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 5637905 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 27817560 epoch_slot_no: 428760 block_no: 5637728 slot_leader_id: 5003808 size: 6366 time: 2021-04-25 20:50:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d3dbd4a06b432cd9a12273d3b4c3f3bd07fa14f535f9f8d59f237e89c12111eBlock Operator
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