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 5609336 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27231430 epoch_slot_no: 274630 block_no: 5609159 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 2855 time: 2021-04-19 02:02:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec241c06e41a008c734b1ac18d6e2fd9daed0bf94aeec45c8c7a4c50f5d9aa85Block Operator
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