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 5632532 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 27707534 epoch_slot_no: 318734 block_no: 5632355 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 2133 time: 2021-04-24 14:17:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78ed3a06ded2f153292d69b49d2a74d8358d58054fad54cbec900461f5e5dbb5Block Operator
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