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 5612167 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 27288176 epoch_slot_no: 331376 block_no: 5611990 slot_leader_id: 5335063 size: 7761 time: 2021-04-19 17:47:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x218b434cc409c9a63e3ad1460effb53db463a0fd1a638312c1631d9107e15cd4Block Operator
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