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 5632471 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 27706052 epoch_slot_no: 317252 block_no: 5632294 slot_leader_id: 4780313 size: 11163 time: 2021-04-24 13:52:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebec519efb193060b29e176a4ea5f1426de35a784c68531685500526b91d84d4Block Operator
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