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 5636446 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 27788624 epoch_slot_no: 399824 block_no: 5636269 slot_leader_id: 4570972 size: 52085 time: 2021-04-25 12:48:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc7fa895123af558fd11ff3a53b16a2105e792c76506a06c355ac45af5372346Block Operator
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