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 5602438 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 27091743 epoch_slot_no: 134943 block_no: 5602261 slot_leader_id: 5238785 size: 4090 time: 2021-04-17 11:13:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf9657cb4eb8e43306582f4bfb561a5b4325ed417b933d08936168c6faf4457fBlock Operator
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