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 5638268 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 27824912 epoch_slot_no: 4112 block_no: 5638091 slot_leader_id: 4604189 size: 6719 time: 2021-04-25 22:53:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x237355bebce1c26cebb6b42d2c268a015f1f65653fa5df368d817e1133d44ed0Block Operator
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