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 5631635 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27689510 epoch_slot_no: 300710 block_no: 5631458 slot_leader_id: 5325861 size: 2770 time: 2021-04-24 09:16:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x767938c45927e46fa1eae4c223caeb9e3f1cad06948cf1c390c58150a745ea7cBlock Operator
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