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 5619476 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 27440132 epoch_slot_no: 51332 block_no: 5619299 slot_leader_id: 4567564 size: 44128 time: 2021-04-21 12:00:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5af41d745a68fedb82bc3ab2c8e325f8dd8b838c0d5ae0dd0e1c1a9c0435e33aBlock Operator
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