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 5632630 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27709852 epoch_slot_no: 321052 block_no: 5632453 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 2651 time: 2021-04-24 14:55:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d57d7e8f91a8592166f782e8def983c66b09b28daa9ba358e8a51a5ea05834aBlock Operator
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