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 5616248 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27373460 epoch_slot_no: 416660 block_no: 5616071 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 2181 time: 2021-04-20 17:29:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2b0743018b9ce60a46e915e5c18f945592fa7bc4b96f2736a3fe040e602bb77Block Operator
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