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 5609122 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27227360 epoch_slot_no: 270560 block_no: 5608945 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 3324 time: 2021-04-19 00:54:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4409bd707d65e1a427b20e3c80cbb9e2652a3f0dfec97bed0460d6c1c0301cb3Block Operator
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