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 5598642 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 27013699 epoch_slot_no: 56899 block_no: 5598465 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 4349 time: 2021-04-16 13:33:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2e42230babcb0500f2f83455a9cf6033019e433e9edc5ba55c44764ef464696Block Operator
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