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 5633075 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 27719715 epoch_slot_no: 330915 block_no: 5632898 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 11742 time: 2021-04-24 17:40:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16b72d0a83399a3f41557bba065af8f903bad6b58701f5448b27986a950a19f4Block Operator
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