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 5615983 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 27367983 epoch_slot_no: 411183 block_no: 5615806 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 16194 time: 2021-04-20 15:57:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84a1da8f3a79402e3eec98639d48c4fcd8707bd8f26fba5a954eb75d09ab5f3fBlock Operator
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