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 5635433 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27767529 epoch_slot_no: 378729 block_no: 5635256 slot_leader_id: 4699712 size: 2010 time: 2021-04-25 06:57:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b88e0e6d75abc25d780116b8b2dc7763f23df63b0b7082019555adf91e43b34Block Operator
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