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 5642831 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 27918960 epoch_slot_no: 98160 block_no: 5642654 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 4336 time: 2021-04-27 01:00:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57b70154e6e76b5afff60a7d2af022f4270f41533685f10e8684343b2481720dBlock Operator
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