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 5600295 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 27048569 epoch_slot_no: 91769 block_no: 5600118 slot_leader_id: 5545054 size: 276 time: 2021-04-16 23:14:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe79122da44364e802c531ab87d3c8f20485a4c4d66907afa4404c3a582d13013Block Operator
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