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 5629296 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 27641853 epoch_slot_no: 253053 block_no: 5629119 slot_leader_id: 4582780 size: 26364 time: 2021-04-23 20:02:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06dfd89cf1e8d6aa05422a3fdaf49660878f506c9bccc9c98e11d00badaf238aBlock Operator
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