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 5618897 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 27427685 epoch_slot_no: 38885 block_no: 5618720 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 5565 time: 2021-04-21 08:32:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe04ffdd0bc025a18a3b1cdddb7aaebf3f50db705e85053b08fb239281b380b27Block Operator
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