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 5621073 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 27472609 epoch_slot_no: 83809 block_no: 5620896 slot_leader_id: 5343663 size: 12941 time: 2021-04-21 21:01:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01a175e8f9ac026a7e4e1dad0454b4f1a39129ad0f4ec6f8ed0ad3e01c4a9da3Block Operator
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