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 5598695 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 27014812 epoch_slot_no: 58012 block_no: 5598518 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 6285 time: 2021-04-16 13:51:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d63a74e7492659c5d6cebaee45890f5341adcd34133073aabe1426469bf999eBlock Operator
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