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 5632544 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 27707670 epoch_slot_no: 318870 block_no: 5632367 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 6598 time: 2021-04-24 14:19:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f7c5113a4b1781dd81815abfb9a57b9d0c60cdaaf9eda53f9ff3463718a47c7Block Operator
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