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 5620374 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 27457525 epoch_slot_no: 68725 block_no: 5620197 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 13922 time: 2021-04-21 16:50:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x499004c6fa4d4ba057a3c79918882986e25677d292c0117f03867f836c5dae63Block Operator
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