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 5627878 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 27612901 epoch_slot_no: 224101 block_no: 5627701 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 4096 time: 2021-04-23 11:59:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8778ac746427aeb6acdc682c96a025b5019f4e1e99cfb6246f03fc1417e9803Block Operator
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