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 5608069 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 27206522 epoch_slot_no: 249722 block_no: 5607892 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 9123 time: 2021-04-18 19:06:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8dd50f7f1b1c742dcda308d025b9ea3b3195328d7f5e0950ae62d4b17d15e1eBlock Operator
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