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 5640717 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 27874548 epoch_slot_no: 53748 block_no: 5640540 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 18952 time: 2021-04-26 12:40:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a1d6f247590d5b973476bad76a2dd5237a0728329b236e4c519e9f95d446695Block Operator
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