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 5608643 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27217970 epoch_slot_no: 261170 block_no: 5608466 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 2194 time: 2021-04-18 22:17:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3af7c9434406dc9c8dcecb121f0b42c6bb7a189934c6a56ad3667eb25a7f0467Block Operator
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