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 5613226 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 27309721 epoch_slot_no: 352921 block_no: 5613049 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 7221 time: 2021-04-19 23:46:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd167f6f64d54aee2d9e37ec814a0ca927be7d7d416c356da3eeba272e36c1cdeBlock Operator
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