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 5617156 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 27392167 epoch_slot_no: 3367 block_no: 5616979 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 6585 time: 2021-04-20 22:40:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9ba130576b1f0f000db171368b3966e064ccad65c07b17b9ee3da5290d69deeBlock Operator
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