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 5617591 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 27401263 epoch_slot_no: 12463 block_no: 5617414 slot_leader_id: 4563288 size: 6102 time: 2021-04-21 01:12:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf938bcecfa4b076daef23f1636a71adf2cfe1fe75d0d1a654eb9400ad1dba973Block Operator
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