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 5637238 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 27804680 epoch_slot_no: 415880 block_no: 5637061 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 15258 time: 2021-04-25 17:16:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x098b3bd7de94cd31d89aad81c3194dcf30f2a76ef553189f88880e3e54f22bafBlock Operator
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