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 5606510 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 27175053 epoch_slot_no: 218253 block_no: 5606333 slot_leader_id: 5527244 size: 4934 time: 2021-04-18 10:22:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe18872dd284365daf7bab3a24fe11e1011dffbf7eaed039e3faea7ce1d17120Block Operator
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