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 5636167 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 27782830 epoch_slot_no: 394030 block_no: 5635990 slot_leader_id: 4563288 size: 2322 time: 2021-04-25 11:12:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4380fe94dcc83b7ddd8bfb635ee4e0b5701bed7c8c632e6c208ba98ae683cc04Block Operator
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