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 5622260 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 27496861 epoch_slot_no: 108061 block_no: 5622083 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 2532 time: 2021-04-22 03:45:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b08618d21ce5d4cea7f906bea3f33b8c4d2a11aa502db6152c8930d39a00363Block Operator
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