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 5640424 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 27868851 epoch_slot_no: 48051 block_no: 5640247 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 7369 time: 2021-04-26 11:05:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbc328175a7ed43e956421f33f333be199f84608f649e4db11c7b437703e801dBlock Operator
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