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 5635350 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27766314 epoch_slot_no: 377514 block_no: 5635173 slot_leader_id: 4565648 size: 6017 time: 2021-04-25 06:36:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f04fb08e54bedac33339d5ab41d9049d771f190e567ba9a8074ff83cc99e6ebBlock Operator
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