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 5609151 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 27227852 epoch_slot_no: 271052 block_no: 5608974 slot_leader_id: 5371588 size: 1176 time: 2021-04-19 01:02:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x202998639660c4be656a6f15bf1b7070792ed50ba2cbbc4c4a30e5fdefdfd671Block Operator
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