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 5598896 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 27019288 epoch_slot_no: 62488 block_no: 5598719 slot_leader_id: 5470348 size: 12232 time: 2021-04-16 15:06:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e688d3909aa0c6813ea4a32f8cb6cb34d6b722530d7da3616b40df81d48c0a4Block Operator
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