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 5629151 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 27639108 epoch_slot_no: 250308 block_no: 5628974 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 63677 time: 2021-04-23 19:16:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbef188d52514c722a034dffd0759877749b73799366ff7fc0fdc20fb3b6acfcaBlock Operator
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