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 5606343 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 27171668 epoch_slot_no: 214868 block_no: 5606166 slot_leader_id: 5433649 size: 19042 time: 2021-04-18 09:25:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25ae02482a875c6483f6102863c4d90e287c3cb44965e486dff7bc7f51ab4488Block Operator
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