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 5598572 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 27012292 epoch_slot_no: 55492 block_no: 5598395 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 26886 time: 2021-04-16 13:09:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8a4fcaf9b31f8b894e0f901c5b6fc4e59e7818f46928b8498c1ed2d5af05b6bBlock Operator
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