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 5603164 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 27106542 epoch_slot_no: 149742 block_no: 5602987 slot_leader_id: 4583091 size: 14718 time: 2021-04-17 15:20:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8607c2142352040c5025aaf54477779b1946b5e2093d036ae5e0ee331e3c5d35Block Operator
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