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 5627704 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 27609110 epoch_slot_no: 220310 block_no: 5627527 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 12384 time: 2021-04-23 10:56:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81840fe3760c18df5afe6fbfab8ff499cd52e592ea2112fd5d34dae181ba1c9eBlock Operator
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