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 5617493 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 27399097 epoch_slot_no: 10297 block_no: 5617316 slot_leader_id: 4563376 size: 8890 time: 2021-04-21 00:36:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf310602a940ef7a84b9b74125667c80caaaea8788b309f3de62fb09c3257745cBlock Operator
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