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 5616855 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 27385777 epoch_slot_no: 428977 block_no: 5616678 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 11316 time: 2021-04-20 20:54:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63ffd8d790860507c9f665eb1de8d449c1d47186f5c2c3758d53bb630e4ffb3eBlock Operator
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