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 5632778 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 27712903 epoch_slot_no: 324103 block_no: 5632601 slot_leader_id: 4562842 size: 5625 time: 2021-04-24 15:46:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc8b36059ace2843a9b080e10b1f3fa327c48b37000c38ea01a619fbf2f2bbbaBlock Operator
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