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 5601213 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 27067854 epoch_slot_no: 111054 block_no: 5601036 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 7864 time: 2021-04-17 04:35:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78f4f68745f502816579d7010be158bf64f2e4154a17277cfff17af1c7a72ceeBlock Operator
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