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 5609985 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27244419 epoch_slot_no: 287619 block_no: 5609808 slot_leader_id: 4988669 size: 2753 time: 2021-04-19 05:38:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6e5f39840d09395119dc166eb1f9a69ce5198a2047bff7cbbcab6f90824a8c9Block Operator
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