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 5617583 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 27401113 epoch_slot_no: 12313 block_no: 5617406 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 35899 time: 2021-04-21 01:10:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c0d0ec499606b9b54b2157fa71cd49d46c1685b7b8207cc30e1da31a656b9cfBlock Operator
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