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 5608466 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 27214099 epoch_slot_no: 257299 block_no: 5608289 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 34082 time: 2021-04-18 21:13:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf602bbf6e791e629aea4a248a36da8a5f9faf7ac3e2a830c4ff6ed46e8410a1fBlock Operator
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