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 5642381 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27909056 epoch_slot_no: 88256 block_no: 5642204 slot_leader_id: 4581814 size: 5518 time: 2021-04-26 22:15:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeceeb4aa84be31bc8c4aa9584467ed10346d3bd554197e36540a9de38dbd860eBlock Operator
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