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 5636932 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 27798115 epoch_slot_no: 409315 block_no: 5636755 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 1737 time: 2021-04-25 15:26:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb727999c3109d706d0de4e157284bee6300850798709c03fe72aa221188e32efBlock Operator
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