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 5636445 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 27788522 epoch_slot_no: 399722 block_no: 5636268 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 2562 time: 2021-04-25 12:46:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd66343bf8ca6e51487c65a8b5342fabed76ddf14f40fd05b686ebac974f675dBlock Operator
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