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 5616809 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 27384583 epoch_slot_no: 427783 block_no: 5616632 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 9683 time: 2021-04-20 20:34:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x017fca7e77e0098c4761b1d399cb88344211dc78932799c35184e2c0dc81569aBlock Operator
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