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 5632020 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27696908 epoch_slot_no: 308108 block_no: 5631843 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 2168 time: 2021-04-24 11:19:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5351e8b43cad7e0cedaf9688f8d11a0a1946ddf2a568b902bb9679b29c7bb9a2Block Operator
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