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 5605063 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 27145815 epoch_slot_no: 189015 block_no: 5604886 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 398 time: 2021-04-18 02:15:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffd7c10bcb7f0f413e8b7c79250d59672821bf3c775713b355a8117622fe182dBlock Operator
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