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 5642527 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 27912494 epoch_slot_no: 91694 block_no: 5642350 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 4165 time: 2021-04-26 23:13:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64623f0447a89871135ed8c2f019b8fdb8fe74d3a76f22834e0bdcd7f7c9ce1fBlock Operator
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