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 5600034 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 27043303 epoch_slot_no: 86503 block_no: 5599857 slot_leader_id: 5394338 size: 6899 time: 2021-04-16 21:46:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04b3850d01275ed0a91f0c53ca91702ec51a68b736525ca4a1a7b75abdeb81d6Block Operator
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