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 5602584 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 27094674 epoch_slot_no: 137874 block_no: 5602407 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 22353 time: 2021-04-17 12:02:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc0fed6c33b7a98f2a147cb42c63fc54865e74f25920bfdf350651075177bd18Block Operator
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