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 5612017 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 27285060 epoch_slot_no: 328260 block_no: 5611840 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 3573 time: 2021-04-19 16:55:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd3eec456edfd4e137fbed8e095a4159e0ca512a72d4b3ce29ec71cfba37505bBlock Operator
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