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 5612084 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 27286424 epoch_slot_no: 329624 block_no: 5611907 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 12007 time: 2021-04-19 17:18:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52ac36b1f7de20066a106a0df138b3825566ee830c2e68ae5ef117d23ed23baaBlock Operator
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