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 5609116 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 27227244 epoch_slot_no: 270444 block_no: 5608939 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 5703 time: 2021-04-19 00:52:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d61e05a6806f9404ca7823752692798f725abf8790a2e50f7955865fb7eb236Block Operator
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