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 5606508 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 27175003 epoch_slot_no: 218203 block_no: 5606331 slot_leader_id: 5324560 size: 14762 time: 2021-04-18 10:21:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d2948338a921fbaad7bb54621ffa2a39d220de184c3dd44ad3b556494a8f15eBlock Operator
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