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 5643576 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 27933758 epoch_slot_no: 112958 block_no: 5643399 slot_leader_id: 5618759 size: 5412 time: 2021-04-27 05:07:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d59af36f57538e65d0f0481d13699565f0d6a0e57b69f5fb56b279e81ac0f9aBlock Operator
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