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 5642288 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27907306 epoch_slot_no: 86506 block_no: 5642111 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 5079 time: 2021-04-26 21:46:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40b7ea402b7968e18eac5c52510a254539ff8658760193060f1ce3fef1a9d15bBlock Operator
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