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 5605298 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 27150606 epoch_slot_no: 193806 block_no: 5605121 slot_leader_id: 4605134 size: 50798 time: 2021-04-18 03:34:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2162d8d1500741d5f4dbe969c37238aa8250b6a18eb649078e846c63c8f70cbBlock Operator
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