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 5637197 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 27803515 epoch_slot_no: 414715 block_no: 5637020 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 3175 time: 2021-04-25 16:56:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x618d4149542679d68dd357c32313ea20fdfb04b2714a7e03c01f0d628aa4cb92Block Operator
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