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 5659581 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 28258999 epoch_slot_no: 6199 block_no: 5659404 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 25040 time: 2021-04-30 23:28:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefc71c9453520601915ec46647484e9fce13c0410c01e1ae390d34c7a52d68a5Block Operator
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