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 5599213 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 27025841 epoch_slot_no: 69041 block_no: 5599036 slot_leader_id: 4562842 size: 7338 time: 2021-04-16 16:55:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02432506cb5c6cbc9c7ee80a8c443eedb7b7f671f660609113987a1996297b74Block Operator
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