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 5612953 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 27304055 epoch_slot_no: 347255 block_no: 5612776 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 9168 time: 2021-04-19 22:12:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x342c2bf6b629d4570488c4a083441478535c39f9930cefee4397d215dc3fdc12Block Operator
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