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 5611234 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 27269446 epoch_slot_no: 312646 block_no: 5611057 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 11625 time: 2021-04-19 12:35:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab5379da6c1b933e238e710000b69efc49668eb914e7b781974cea779b31bb80Block Operator
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