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 5617111 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 27391363 epoch_slot_no: 2563 block_no: 5616934 slot_leader_id: 5609487 size: 12705 time: 2021-04-20 22:27:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c5166d067d27cedc46fc0a6bc742c3c0000ea1d3eb314334ab8426ca277c915Block Operator
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