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 5616173 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 27371826 epoch_slot_no: 415026 block_no: 5615996 slot_leader_id: 4570972 size: 5730 time: 2021-04-20 17:01:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce6609ab9b8a62a518bc81bd0c1a92098e59ff8666d816827f2c3a251da655e1Block Operator
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