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 5633873 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 27735915 epoch_slot_no: 347115 block_no: 5633696 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 35581 time: 2021-04-24 22:10:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19962c47e4dbedcdaea40cf43015af4e5a5954894f51e75bb77a725935088a3aBlock Operator
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