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 5616727 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27383262 epoch_slot_no: 426462 block_no: 5616550 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 3335 time: 2021-04-20 20:12:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7d578bd091344ba5f8869653d8b2846d795f2452ffffc7f03da4328aead00b4Block Operator
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