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 5615271 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 27353935 epoch_slot_no: 397135 block_no: 5615094 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 10310 time: 2021-04-20 12:03:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7686851670bc639be19c770aadcc8ded39d681c01ade334fea3310c6d37a4f37Block Operator
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