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 5638003 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27819259 epoch_slot_no: 430459 block_no: 5637826 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 2569 time: 2021-04-25 21:19:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef9f3fb43d69ba512bdcf695bf2d1e44fc1a1b59b7822e895d23bd458424291bBlock Operator
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