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 5606569 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 27175959 epoch_slot_no: 219159 block_no: 5606392 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 11709 time: 2021-04-18 10:37:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd733380d48af1c94f8ecd07bc8064ae3c7a0b16d7646d1bb6e64b896c0a872c3Block Operator
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