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 5599046 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 27022347 epoch_slot_no: 65547 block_no: 5598869 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 2056 time: 2021-04-16 15:57:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe835f6f37ef94831555ceed933361aaf7f686e24471876e3c2fbace50f7a979bBlock Operator
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