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 5624509 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 27542893 epoch_slot_no: 154093 block_no: 5624332 slot_leader_id: 4605634 size: 1867 time: 2021-04-22 16:33:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d4f53666aa7c03d831b61b29f9bc0afd2c71175846a11dcd6c49e8053053e16Block Operator
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