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 5643662 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 27935555 epoch_slot_no: 114755 block_no: 5643485 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 14320 time: 2021-04-27 05:37:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9239a1284b569fda3376d86102d216ceb6087929c073d4d815966b9d61fe471Block Operator
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