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 5635339 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 27766047 epoch_slot_no: 377247 block_no: 5635162 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 4288 time: 2021-04-25 06:32:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc74da593d9e0e7719679e6a2b20bcab831d1af2e264453ce3da7e8391e26aa93Block Operator
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