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 5633554 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 27728929 epoch_slot_no: 340129 block_no: 5633377 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 6084 time: 2021-04-24 20:13:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17f2c5189d4bbc286a34e3c9eff51251e21880e49103815ba4ed7457eb57c163Block Operator
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