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 5618908 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 27427973 epoch_slot_no: 39173 block_no: 5618731 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 24856 time: 2021-04-21 08:37:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdac109018019550e09b9b6a96fea0a0fc72d3bcc98f377549dab6caab97c488fBlock Operator
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