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 5608630 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 27217661 epoch_slot_no: 260861 block_no: 5608453 slot_leader_id: 4555554 size: 410 time: 2021-04-18 22:12:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf130dc003bef5be98dca0dd1a44735bde435fd67c36889d4c8f4b574c499a1c3Block Operator
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