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 5609557 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 27236145 epoch_slot_no: 279345 block_no: 5609380 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 402 time: 2021-04-19 03:20:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63f732506fa23d1ba2903f5e17eb69b0bf445313f59e7a69feddbfcd2666978bBlock Operator
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