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 5616815 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 27384778 epoch_slot_no: 427978 block_no: 5616638 slot_leader_id: 5549810 size: 21589 time: 2021-04-20 20:37:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ea2c4dbb91c82fd97b2df3c2df015d1a81e7b09406ac8d1c82dac6c5652f0f9Block Operator
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