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 5632267 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 27702009 epoch_slot_no: 313209 block_no: 5632090 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 40185 time: 2021-04-24 12:45:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0de0ba59b7ea82dea46a2171217b3e95793c6a103c5c3ccaa5e6ca2fa3079a34Block Operator
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