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 5628817 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 27632159 epoch_slot_no: 243359 block_no: 5628640 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 11164 time: 2021-04-23 17:20:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f6a2246d57ef23f7132d35ea0ac973152facaa037e0cd008898129a4bcc737aBlock Operator
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