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 5604205 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 27127744 epoch_slot_no: 170944 block_no: 5604028 slot_leader_id: 5086738 size: 12322 time: 2021-04-17 21:13:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39faf57d083be5ae415e0fe243afe4244764d05a2a9f855e5e789eaef923717bBlock Operator
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