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 5624675 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 27546346 epoch_slot_no: 157546 block_no: 5624498 slot_leader_id: 4577316 size: 14444 time: 2021-04-22 17:30:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6686bee6758784b12bc6b7905ea9aaf15ee65b8af5a9d1f0171a000efc871af2Block Operator
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