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 5642778 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 27917713 epoch_slot_no: 96913 block_no: 5642601 slot_leader_id: 5461739 size: 11612 time: 2021-04-27 00:40:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d2b8fca6527fdd77d1301b38bd5ede3d229c04258c30db0bdb6767838c30189Block Operator
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