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 5599703 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27035691 epoch_slot_no: 78891 block_no: 5599526 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 2664 time: 2021-04-16 19:39:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1227b45a5802ecb25d765a3fa4c271b2b56e5b445e13b5c41b180fa7905a79dBlock Operator
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