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 5621927 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 27490730 epoch_slot_no: 101930 block_no: 5621750 slot_leader_id: 4607687 size: 9379 time: 2021-04-22 02:03:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf11596ae20263eba118d5db4f93a07fa438e1e0c7b948e955c82aa68e5750868Block Operator
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