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 5632557 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 27708119 epoch_slot_no: 319319 block_no: 5632380 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 1570 time: 2021-04-24 14:26:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72544ab68beb4cfb161959bcbf91700a1887f326e040ff0c5050c71878db001eBlock Operator
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