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 5602124 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 27085416 epoch_slot_no: 128616 block_no: 5601947 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 8811 time: 2021-04-17 09:28:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9121d091ebd88e3bab7cd681cc6847a0acdd9b2fc6912d43afcacf9a7e31048Block Operator
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