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 5635426 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 27767404 epoch_slot_no: 378604 block_no: 5635249 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 2913 time: 2021-04-25 06:54:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34c9af9e27a42b446542069ddb307f8b21944a93dee2bd8eeb02485fcfb54ac0Block Operator
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