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 5606527 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 27175315 epoch_slot_no: 218515 block_no: 5606350 slot_leader_id: 5371588 size: 1227 time: 2021-04-18 10:26:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd92909d0e12bd9fafe3975bcf495e89c7c79cff60be60449e3c776087a63ca6Block Operator
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