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 5600666 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27056597 epoch_slot_no: 99797 block_no: 5600489 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 2864 time: 2021-04-17 01:28:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d616079229669c2bf3cc049dd0f9f92a37f295eef4a76910125ab4a604a6697Block Operator
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