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 5607032 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 27186297 epoch_slot_no: 229497 block_no: 5606855 slot_leader_id: 5438750 size: 25732 time: 2021-04-18 13:29:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x292039fc1bcdf02f33c6c2de92f67575459061e15c800f7e58f90e7f0d2b86e7Block Operator
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