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 5631899 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 27694711 epoch_slot_no: 305911 block_no: 5631722 slot_leader_id: 4600730 size: 12403 time: 2021-04-24 10:43:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ea6bc0b4a270d0220dcf9cdd30bf094777c6b4189d596098fd53fbd89f04a96Block Operator
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