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 5638988 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 27838997 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 5638811 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 11504 time: 2021-04-26 02:48:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4655c2c88cddbc8c2f97fb9f3e2c9744c918321e3fdd89295ca6ba111b78904aBlock Operator
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