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 5625686 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27567170 epoch_slot_no: 178370 block_no: 5625509 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 8212 time: 2021-04-22 23:17:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbd792c1ca087927524fd620c92bfeb3d75f550fbc4e4d1dc21faf85c2f3fca2Block Operator
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