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 5640894 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27877952 epoch_slot_no: 57152 block_no: 5640717 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 3074 time: 2021-04-26 13:37:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c3cdc7673845d73e6825f8eccb8d8923b6aa6d8b78622e93e4ef5a14944ecf1Block Operator
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