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 5638072 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 27820537 epoch_slot_no: 431737 block_no: 5637895 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 1536 time: 2021-04-25 21:40:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa479ba5a2a8af6b6b06aa4f074f622148957de9914fccd261de592092032aa2cBlock Operator
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