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 5608045 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 27206158 epoch_slot_no: 249358 block_no: 5607868 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 13290 time: 2021-04-18 19:00:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x422ff021ee9fa3ffb70ba8fcd3e86d75080b389b5ef25dbc3589ccc0aa2b8c01Block Operator
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