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 5606047 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 27165375 epoch_slot_no: 208575 block_no: 5605870 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 6314 time: 2021-04-18 07:41:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c83b1a1250f41e2336008668f24b21b6b0b728d8085bc912de057ba53e159f5Block Operator
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