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 5606844 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 27182040 epoch_slot_no: 225240 block_no: 5606667 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 1919 time: 2021-04-18 12:18:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x872191b7c343c9dfd263687d0ebaeca1f6b34bd9a2a3ed6be628708233de222dBlock Operator
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