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 5599336 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 27028483 epoch_slot_no: 71683 block_no: 5599159 slot_leader_id: 5279197 size: 6225 time: 2021-04-16 17:39:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x046d93cf4c84a4518b282076997252ec59a1ad6b49a608019a47426a5a2e2a9dBlock Operator
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