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 5598797 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 27017284 epoch_slot_no: 60484 block_no: 5598620 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 26541 time: 2021-04-16 14:32:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7032dada417aa409f2f49f9d22f267f3bbcc3beedf4bde5e530865127ed30b7Block Operator
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