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 5641748 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 27895925 epoch_slot_no: 75125 block_no: 5641571 slot_leader_id: 5450258 size: 1532 time: 2021-04-26 18:36:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21cb98527dc8e8fcba4b84f4638e09054d064744a2b3f72b96b83b978c5a6af7Block Operator
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