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 5610337 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 27251499 epoch_slot_no: 294699 block_no: 5610160 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 8320 time: 2021-04-19 07:36:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x675884dc4f3c1c51fecec820f2d637d00b311ec543fb9e44637711a9d570fc08Block Operator
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