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 5618128 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27412216 epoch_slot_no: 23416 block_no: 5617951 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 4034 time: 2021-04-21 04:15:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9094636028b76886bd12d62a6560bf9456e83ded6dbaae975a2aeb73e0c71e21Block Operator
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