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 5640109 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 27862308 epoch_slot_no: 41508 block_no: 5639932 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 30950 time: 2021-04-26 09:16:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3960a68eb988c8100c198f526411089aba56258cc9abde485ff55855ebf9295Block Operator
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