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 5642085 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 27903325 epoch_slot_no: 82525 block_no: 5641908 slot_leader_id: 5523346 size: 15552 time: 2021-04-26 20:40:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0101797015a9dfab0f73a7578d46c0ab860fe39a14c1f1a4a55e7c2d8dee9dd9Block Operator
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