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 5617416 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 27397640 epoch_slot_no: 8840 block_no: 5617239 slot_leader_id: 5575371 size: 30483 time: 2021-04-21 00:12:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa99508a7238e980294b2e21232aa0caf819901359f8e94fb02e5949030b6c6e1Block Operator
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