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 5636065 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 27780368 epoch_slot_no: 391568 block_no: 5635888 slot_leader_id: 4659694 size: 3419 time: 2021-04-25 10:30:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d299d2b6e47cea89da7fb5282baf54c13639d081b8099bea9a4c15290473484Block Operator
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