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 5612428 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 27293098 epoch_slot_no: 336298 block_no: 5612251 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 5550 time: 2021-04-19 19:09:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5d7d5f2d8a99f5093d3af292b8f48916cb0c4f7d3fa9710e9ec70c5559f8922Block Operator
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