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 5629120 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 27638412 epoch_slot_no: 249612 block_no: 5628943 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 24950 time: 2021-04-23 19:05:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7197ec35b810190b3e8857a1d8178e670d3a274e8f69b9f5d1d990fc554e83daBlock Operator
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