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 5609346 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 27231671 epoch_slot_no: 274871 block_no: 5609169 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 2648 time: 2021-04-19 02:06:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd25c1b3ff00ed8d4d0d55656187c8d501c1b740c559b863118a06d1e50792b25Block Operator
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