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 5599730 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 27036510 epoch_slot_no: 79710 block_no: 5599553 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 5742 time: 2021-04-16 19:53:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c715b975646a92eadba2d7d1817c8b8031ac5ee08651f4ea0bfb50b3b3b5570Block Operator
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