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 5623720 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 27526476 epoch_slot_no: 137676 block_no: 5623543 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 5501 time: 2021-04-22 11:59:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34b2ad579efd62d773f5a0f1215fd5670484081d1b71975da275ebbee241b4b6Block Operator
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