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 5616698 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 27382629 epoch_slot_no: 425829 block_no: 5616521 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 30220 time: 2021-04-20 20:02:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x752da07440c20149b587d8189aa675abab7b97df8144fe584d491309175598e4Block Operator
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