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 5630228 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 27661238 epoch_slot_no: 272438 block_no: 5630051 slot_leader_id: 4563878 size: 11497 time: 2021-04-24 01:25:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b02969dbe5afb156e23ec6aa8df070e8a152693aa319379ce37a2fe7a9308f3Block Operator
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