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 5613886 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 27323879 epoch_slot_no: 367079 block_no: 5613709 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 8001 time: 2021-04-20 03:42:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x242603c48778f03998599befb8ac67a4192bb990d1cde2be423a4cdfa2b5fb88Block Operator
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