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 5599386 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 27029433 epoch_slot_no: 72633 block_no: 5599209 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 1906 time: 2021-04-16 17:55:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8847cf07e7b75ea60f3060bf8614d377f2599ad549a7ab7e99bbf066a6d2259dBlock Operator
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