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 5631896 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 27694627 epoch_slot_no: 305827 block_no: 5631719 slot_leader_id: 5618759 size: 9521 time: 2021-04-24 10:41:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78f94cdb6068fd3d4ecb46048dde891de449ac7d98a899f98e1010c9afd4f80eBlock Operator
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