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 5602029 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 27083747 epoch_slot_no: 126947 block_no: 5601852 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 15318 time: 2021-04-17 09:00:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52546959064d5ddbb0e4802c19e26993f275c42ae1a061af0619468e5d95ea48Block Operator
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