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 5638291 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 27825298 epoch_slot_no: 4498 block_no: 5638114 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 1895 time: 2021-04-25 22:59:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dd036d3ef02f00420426e6a2b74f08b579f97a9260ff00166baa5f64ba1e99aBlock Operator
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