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 5629741 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 27651258 epoch_slot_no: 262458 block_no: 5629564 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 3748 time: 2021-04-23 22:39:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00717145776e017aabf59cf394e7938c64804f02e1099a0911037dbb28f098b7Block Operator
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