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 5617541 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 27400127 epoch_slot_no: 11327 block_no: 5617364 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 1035 time: 2021-04-21 00:53:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x938e2b60b36aa290571bf18fe29461b97116b08b9c76bcac6f557a66062566ddBlock Operator
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