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 5613879 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 27323746 epoch_slot_no: 366946 block_no: 5613702 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 1692 time: 2021-04-20 03:40:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac291c9186669e43d04aa478114061c01545cd1f43e0c17708ad9c39751cc92cBlock Operator
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