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 5599769 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 27037262 epoch_slot_no: 80462 block_no: 5599592 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 10797 time: 2021-04-16 20:05:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a59c0fda98e76e4c2569cd562846bfdae996eb9181f139190937444a381db52Block Operator
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