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 5616811 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 27384651 epoch_slot_no: 427851 block_no: 5616634 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 5210 time: 2021-04-20 20:35:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61789bffd65f70598faf7811520ec0fdbae188ed4da1be1b3df2ff5a150ef83cBlock Operator
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