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 5619133 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 27433095 epoch_slot_no: 44295 block_no: 5618956 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 5798 time: 2021-04-21 10:03:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c18ccb7dfea465c309ae8654634658fff7ad3d9e1d528f414f4b339bab212f8Block Operator
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