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 5617144 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27391990 epoch_slot_no: 3190 block_no: 5616967 slot_leader_id: 5279884 size: 2092 time: 2021-04-20 22:38:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a49583b296e09839c6c91a497c1c686fbd460dd25c820ce3257c12f11c7f20aBlock Operator
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