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 5628199 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 27620151 epoch_slot_no: 231351 block_no: 5628022 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 19687 time: 2021-04-23 14:00:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43b834996adff8b97081cb55c6cb99cf72d68e9e629ff2e7f2bbd671ed633c03Block Operator
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