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 5629342 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 27642997 epoch_slot_no: 254197 block_no: 5629165 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 4935 time: 2021-04-23 20:21:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c02ff10d55c64f8d578e50e0c83181b847e279f2995d61b7affa7a2b39e3ad5Block Operator
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