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 5611882 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 27282411 epoch_slot_no: 325611 block_no: 5611705 slot_leader_id: 4572500 size: 6273 time: 2021-04-19 16:11:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf50da365f8d2f629d36db267ab0b43c678a0bd1d5b68c268c0cb248393c7641Block Operator
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