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 5619039 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 27430813 epoch_slot_no: 42013 block_no: 5618862 slot_leader_id: 5553197 size: 1878 time: 2021-04-21 09:25:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x944d0a2cdf32183220a70851a9258b485bedcb31e5b86f7861ded5be7b7b9dacBlock Operator
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