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 5598957 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 27020634 epoch_slot_no: 63834 block_no: 5598780 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 13415 time: 2021-04-16 15:28:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c0210a4d73900cf2530657162e6d082eab777cf803733f7a0e1ae6644181301Block Operator
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