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 5636357 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 27786438 epoch_slot_no: 397638 block_no: 5636180 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 1865 time: 2021-04-25 12:12:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88a3e853610dc09bf3a2d347d48f6bf75cb7e3cbf9dc442ec9f68d3f09077130Block Operator
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