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 5626054 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 27574208 epoch_slot_no: 185408 block_no: 5625877 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 3359 time: 2021-04-23 01:14:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80e2212954d4b24af6889eba4c8f5303fcbe3f65a7b8a8c8cf6f2150f3d00a91Block Operator
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