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 5601944 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 27081994 epoch_slot_no: 125194 block_no: 5601767 slot_leader_id: 5601944 size: 748 time: 2021-04-17 08:31:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb00432faa6647afb235271efb585875da87f1191c1d5e0ecbb7a10d7685ba180Block Operator
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