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 5638532 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 27830169 epoch_slot_no: 9369 block_no: 5638355 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 14308 time: 2021-04-26 00:21:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc63df69fe484ed00d8ea307e719522e66ac1e80048322a2f73d35102c0c307f8Block Operator
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