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 5643677 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 27935871 epoch_slot_no: 115071 block_no: 5643500 slot_leader_id: 5371588 size: 3887 time: 2021-04-27 05:42:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97d7846696133ffdd5e12a4b568ab3994e1a5e0cc17a52e675ab909866e2234bBlock Operator
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