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 5641692 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 27894544 epoch_slot_no: 73744 block_no: 5641515 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 12021 time: 2021-04-26 18:13:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf57bf999cc2e8630574707d338f6672df579be696b3750e162137792fa53337eBlock Operator
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