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 5636381 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27786898 epoch_slot_no: 398098 block_no: 5636204 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 2940 time: 2021-04-25 12:19:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa4f25cc6cb03951a60640e0d19d524a2fee081e45b350e2ec787d4122d6bf1fBlock Operator
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