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 5639898 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27857698 epoch_slot_no: 36898 block_no: 5639721 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 4180 time: 2021-04-26 07:59:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11509895fef0475c7a1007b77282b149470e41030a5c018e1d1a6f44e2699655Block Operator
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