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 5601808 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27079052 epoch_slot_no: 122252 block_no: 5601631 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 4384 time: 2021-04-17 07:42:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe740f489fe45038c0d3b9ece477a85bcddd8c71eeb27c2a89d0e17a4ad8b6152Block Operator
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