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 5616627 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 27380855 epoch_slot_no: 424055 block_no: 5616450 slot_leader_id: 5478911 size: 4569 time: 2021-04-20 19:32:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x851fdd69eb427e26535786282e6981b786ab624b86028362b89d363dd3c46166Block Operator
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