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 5628070 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27617113 epoch_slot_no: 228313 block_no: 5627893 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 2241 time: 2021-04-23 13:10:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9cf52abfaff7250f1c5cd2c45663a4bd0324a39cf9929b8730c6c5211ed9d8dBlock Operator
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