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 5608366 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 27212269 epoch_slot_no: 255469 block_no: 5608189 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 4423 time: 2021-04-18 20:42:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf04960ef17e7b382c56a6e718c0ee70028348f59d87eff889ff696bff3997ddBlock Operator
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