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 5606682 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 27178493 epoch_slot_no: 221693 block_no: 5606505 slot_leader_id: 5003808 size: 3798 time: 2021-04-18 11:19:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54777c885fae43bf9baca54d4e521769c364d5630e2f7e7f00d9b7db7e0a1eadBlock Operator
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