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 5624280 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 27538662 epoch_slot_no: 149862 block_no: 5624103 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 12161 time: 2021-04-22 15:22:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaacf384057e528e1d449f87b4d2f065cbb4a0e5da7d0c99b0c1cfc1202b341fdBlock Operator
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