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 5628834 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 27632558 epoch_slot_no: 243758 block_no: 5628657 slot_leader_id: 4650952 size: 3628 time: 2021-04-23 17:27:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe84e86083dd19fd981ac8b49f906051e9d89b3e5d6b8cf8efa357d688860300bBlock Operator
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