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 5612221 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 27289118 epoch_slot_no: 332318 block_no: 5612044 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 24288 time: 2021-04-19 18:03:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe34fde9a1ceffcb64a55fbf351df07d7ab1a276e1154b0e593021fad82e01109Block Operator
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