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 5640663 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 27873608 epoch_slot_no: 52808 block_no: 5640486 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 5132 time: 2021-04-26 12:24:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbec2d36c0c87d372b64d7783adae66f6d6ac05bc63f38cbb3ad83e2391219b80Block Operator
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