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 5616978 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 27388360 epoch_slot_no: 431560 block_no: 5616801 slot_leader_id: 4654045 size: 18711 time: 2021-04-20 21:37:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d0915014454ce0386a5ff552d04a1fb5e73fa97827e6f6345949815c7920485Block Operator
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