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 5610101 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 27246898 epoch_slot_no: 290098 block_no: 5609924 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 5560 time: 2021-04-19 06:19:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e86af22af43f6d09c58ec8dea679ebe93b5a671f030c73a58e7e7a8576f95f7Block Operator
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