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 5611487 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 27274564 epoch_slot_no: 317764 block_no: 5611310 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 387 time: 2021-04-19 14:00:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a267dd400bdf4e96b03e0c6901f2147f1f49f537e4fd5e7039f09c3fff5df98Block Operator
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