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 5626576 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 27584997 epoch_slot_no: 196197 block_no: 5626399 slot_leader_id: 5024150 size: 8318 time: 2021-04-23 04:14:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebeb7b037ec01efaac89970a697202466402f744c741c041245a8336501327e6Block Operator
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