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 5602502 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 27093204 epoch_slot_no: 136404 block_no: 5602325 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 12222 time: 2021-04-17 11:38:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc37fa21f162bff2e8e7817ca323f21247839367c27d4d77503ae2907f3a3a955Block Operator
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