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 5643425 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 27931175 epoch_slot_no: 110375 block_no: 5643248 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 3289 time: 2021-04-27 04:24:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6c4b7a5ca2486745fdb6f0ae36e96bc64996cd9d1dcdba00757ac24575ae44fBlock Operator
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