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 5624695 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 27546692 epoch_slot_no: 157892 block_no: 5624518 slot_leader_id: 4742467 size: 11788 time: 2021-04-22 17:36:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf0dc3b40585bf425c572c7154bfe5f514cab6334a491f50d4290bbbff92a01fBlock Operator
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