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 5633972 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 27737655 epoch_slot_no: 348855 block_no: 5633795 slot_leader_id: 4638611 size: 3706 time: 2021-04-24 22:39:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce1e8c8d9a7c52569ffe37f2e71b65af2f878cecc06ad62ec0665f00f6f395e1Block Operator
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