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 5617415 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 27397600 epoch_slot_no: 8800 block_no: 5617238 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 11852 time: 2021-04-21 00:11:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59adb659453fbeb8a64320c872b4305d5a1d66fa4e548280622aa09e04f190bbBlock Operator
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