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 5622510 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 27502301 epoch_slot_no: 113501 block_no: 5622333 slot_leader_id: 5622510 size: 10091 time: 2021-04-22 05:16:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebe33777a935f7542afeea563c0b602c60fd374948f5f048277381a063ac3827Block Operator
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