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 5618170 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 27413217 epoch_slot_no: 24417 block_no: 5617993 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 4990 time: 2021-04-21 04:31:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66708f0f41aa049384b68b9b075826ca9d1723d7571521480a699f996b88668aBlock Operator
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