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 5640188 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 27863987 epoch_slot_no: 43187 block_no: 5640011 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 7086 time: 2021-04-26 09:44:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dfcc10b09a0823db6935adfc01f2e74917994e6e0f0ee1d1b4a1340ba8e2d0bBlock Operator
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