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 5623918 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 27530600 epoch_slot_no: 141800 block_no: 5623741 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 5233 time: 2021-04-22 13:08:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedd492b354aae0a0bcb4b15d2d1f7079507463593eb7281b15973d6d74e54842Block Operator
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