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 5608247 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 27210269 epoch_slot_no: 253469 block_no: 5608070 slot_leader_id: 4631411 size: 40279 time: 2021-04-18 20:09:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60fc6ab08f5f54c477552c03e39172eac642b44bda8550b4a92e739ac4ae7e53Block Operator
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