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 5613538 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27316628 epoch_slot_no: 359828 block_no: 5613361 slot_leader_id: 5575034 size: 11408 time: 2021-04-20 01:41:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eb6b2109831496ba9d19114554ce7233cf80c61281e4202cebc73b48c122a15Block Operator
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