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 5618894 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 27427617 epoch_slot_no: 38817 block_no: 5618717 slot_leader_id: 5394655 size: 22246 time: 2021-04-21 08:31:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5688713fc605854ecc18660f1fe32f9492d7c0f90c5efd6bbaefe4da54e498d8Block Operator
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