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 5626665 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 27587079 epoch_slot_no: 198279 block_no: 5626488 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 3760 time: 2021-04-23 04:49:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ad835f7ee25a4d34d4597dc38667d334d092841819c6082c6fe7a1a0e5b28dcBlock Operator
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