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 5603654 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 27116929 epoch_slot_no: 160129 block_no: 5603477 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 8346 time: 2021-04-17 18:13:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5983d4e4bff6365a51ff96d93044a6e473fabf2a20dee951a4d882b04a59c8aBlock Operator
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