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 5619686 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 27444025 epoch_slot_no: 55225 block_no: 5619509 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 12797 time: 2021-04-21 13:05:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb2749915a9071449ce9f01f85666fd1e641e4d492873949fa4d21401b78a8ecBlock Operator
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