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 5609058 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 27226170 epoch_slot_no: 269370 block_no: 5608881 slot_leader_id: 4559781 size: 5509 time: 2021-04-19 00:34:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17d5ec9aa5ec8b7796db04466e2f4f2eeb2fdcdf2643ab6b144a1e608ef7e662Block Operator
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