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 5599394 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 27029558 epoch_slot_no: 72758 block_no: 5599217 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 15414 time: 2021-04-16 17:57:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf72bbedd8de4876c8c30f6c1f6fdc4dac6d2f71c228753a4d016ae3b2f54446fBlock Operator
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