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 5642680 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 27915704 epoch_slot_no: 94904 block_no: 5642503 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 9520 time: 2021-04-27 00:06:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7be04ababda62d425d6b65e3052c543cbfd51ac860dc2580e9743b5f41173685Block Operator
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