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 5639365 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 27846924 epoch_slot_no: 26124 block_no: 5639188 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 15972 time: 2021-04-26 05:00:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf35ee100cfdd4b2c0c6eac1a2eadad3afc574ad6fdea4876cf21f1e809dd304aBlock Operator
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