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 5598712 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27015259 epoch_slot_no: 58459 block_no: 5598535 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 2964 time: 2021-04-16 13:59:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f2adab3ddb7f545567dff148baf789acd5fc18176033bc27e9475ccfeaf03b1Block Operator
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