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 5608980 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 27224637 epoch_slot_no: 267837 block_no: 5608803 slot_leader_id: 5402072 size: 22041 time: 2021-04-19 00:08:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa298708839a0720dd66e902fa857958bef04d8184d73b1f7165179f600ddd578Block Operator
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