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 5618954 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 27428896 epoch_slot_no: 40096 block_no: 5618777 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 8621 time: 2021-04-21 08:53:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x777aa5690425bc141f86c14bb8b703d6e652442f8470c1e5ab4962699f92e272Block Operator
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