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 5628090 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 27617779 epoch_slot_no: 228979 block_no: 5627913 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 24333 time: 2021-04-23 13:21:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c2833cd1218d8c0c1f8125646d7ad0c8bcb710919e9e7d7d1017f485afdbea7Block Operator
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