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 5642486 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 27911478 epoch_slot_no: 90678 block_no: 5642309 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 12223 time: 2021-04-26 22:56:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eb8c49dd29d26efcc0526b4cf926c70ecae494d4ae92847b7a5f7a6725b32d8Block Operator
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