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 5638697 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 27833564 epoch_slot_no: 12764 block_no: 5638520 slot_leader_id: 4587060 size: 4965 time: 2021-04-26 01:17:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aa5ecd2085b7c79b1100cb57821b4a8fdd54079035266d415af4dd623e202fcBlock Operator
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