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 5630488 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 27666507 epoch_slot_no: 277707 block_no: 5630311 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 3272 time: 2021-04-24 02:53:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd0b1a7ff042846719ff4cef9481b2f3d1f3b5ba23ea2db2edbda12c59e9bfe0Block Operator
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