A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5598355 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 27007787 epoch_slot_no: 50987 block_no: 5598178 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 12508 time: 2021-04-16 11:54:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a40b7322774375bb347346a88933ed24af07104391e589cfc544bc3a8bf7932Block Operator
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