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 5617023 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27389502 epoch_slot_no: 702 block_no: 5616846 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 4243 time: 2021-04-20 21:56:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fa195aed9ca962b3660874c4cee49a64bce62a037837f09f80e4d5e9d8d375aBlock Operator
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