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 5620355 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 27457259 epoch_slot_no: 68459 block_no: 5620178 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 12624 time: 2021-04-21 16:45:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bdc9d5db86a5effc34561325b8226285be28c633be6cac656e9247f1c06e6e6Block Operator
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