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 5638237 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 27824434 epoch_slot_no: 3634 block_no: 5638060 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 1997 time: 2021-04-25 22:45:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcb7a6c96c1d3415d0be0db7a8e06b20d4b66191becf8179d49fce6a95ebbd8cBlock Operator
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