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 5603686 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 27117586 epoch_slot_no: 160786 block_no: 5603509 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 3921 time: 2021-04-17 18:24:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3014070cf4f7892e047908865131b9dd5532fc8cfd8f50d04e0dfd8827edf150Block Operator
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