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 5605351 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 27151653 epoch_slot_no: 194853 block_no: 5605174 slot_leader_id: 5605351 size: 2565 time: 2021-04-18 03:52:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10614919a9c73ab653b0eef0d1ab6a86cce59276a911d5aa1b9f4a5cf3d132d0Block Operator
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