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 5643331 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 27928794 epoch_slot_no: 107994 block_no: 5643154 slot_leader_id: 4605634 size: 7243 time: 2021-04-27 03:44:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ee61abe88123ac8a8c24b3b898c936e3c167372e69ef6751de51be4c6930f27Block Operator
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