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 5603839 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 27120350 epoch_slot_no: 163550 block_no: 5603662 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 9649 time: 2021-04-17 19:10:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ce16f3b0ec7da672b2b04d270bf9363f88b73cbc56534e25d6369c6a985c6c2Block Operator
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