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 5628511 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 27626439 epoch_slot_no: 237639 block_no: 5628334 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 13739 time: 2021-04-23 15:45:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed6016a3ceb73f15b460293ca3ad7f8efc150b5ce999e8d2ec97706193635052Block Operator
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