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 5619035 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 27430730 epoch_slot_no: 41930 block_no: 5618858 slot_leader_id: 4655981 size: 4034 time: 2021-04-21 09:23:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe72e0fa79b1b7f7e3c9c7edca30d84f4f88e24a7c9320778ee189f2a1d8e320aBlock Operator
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