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 5640409 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 27868540 epoch_slot_no: 47740 block_no: 5640232 slot_leader_id: 4590483 size: 3510 time: 2021-04-26 11:00:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x347ebf365897da97760ce43c8f2bfc50ae3b8e5bfaeb4551b2491d1fbc252f53Block Operator
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