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 5624658 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 27545872 epoch_slot_no: 157072 block_no: 5624481 slot_leader_id: 5560507 size: 7481 time: 2021-04-22 17:22:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd90a749d85406b186ae443951b8799b802c8764b558ba4972e2d012afdecd21Block Operator
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