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 5616780 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 27384175 epoch_slot_no: 427375 block_no: 5616603 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 1108 time: 2021-04-20 20:27:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2997b8799d5a60bbc327ef3c109ae5496c7669a0b8661909ca0a7efa74e6a1bBlock Operator
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