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 5617372 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 27396697 epoch_slot_no: 7897 block_no: 5617195 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 31000 time: 2021-04-20 23:56:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79b437b779804733de0b8302e5d0a13565d3724137ff0a77dc2b94153bfbc658Block Operator
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