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 5638595 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 27831296 epoch_slot_no: 10496 block_no: 5638418 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 8699 time: 2021-04-26 00:39:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1b005235d65291b75f2e63a93dcd63ad16ad0a31e4dd6b28b38dea5be2a6a4eBlock Operator
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