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 5617959 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 27409286 epoch_slot_no: 20486 block_no: 5617782 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 15132 time: 2021-04-21 03:26:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2af9e7a9aad4be26d51c76e1a5c7c000d1d15447a98660f45d408b61ae07a2bBlock Operator
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