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 5609895 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 27242939 epoch_slot_no: 286139 block_no: 5609718 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 234 time: 2021-04-19 05:13:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1207ed7e5918e4ae139397adfbb98a6d8c75f05a26ab176c62f116dfb175c62eBlock Operator
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