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 5617355 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 27396306 epoch_slot_no: 7506 block_no: 5617178 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 4293 time: 2021-04-20 23:49:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7152bd0462b823312b82f9c62b06e5ef796c961eb9a7906133b809ff3add6fdBlock Operator
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