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 5599074 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 27023069 epoch_slot_no: 66269 block_no: 5598897 slot_leader_id: 5364864 size: 64259 time: 2021-04-16 16:09:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b53c39af3dcec8582206704edba3b7f54a7a73bae946d4d619bc523f2df095dBlock Operator
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