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 5620435 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 27458881 epoch_slot_no: 70081 block_no: 5620258 slot_leader_id: 4584645 size: 17362 time: 2021-04-21 17:12:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f3df597310a40ae633ff83081123240fea56ed2f4dd1ec2673e21c5f963437aBlock Operator
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