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 5609837 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 27241780 epoch_slot_no: 284980 block_no: 5609660 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 3422 time: 2021-04-19 04:54:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a2633cdc641b3733f3c50ff901966c80dcc73cac3597a8d169e1383afa13b7aBlock Operator
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