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 5644811 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 27958202 epoch_slot_no: 137402 block_no: 5644634 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 22366 time: 2021-04-27 11:54:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1ffea2b75043a3866150494fa36f98c1af1260a42f18bb54fc0ddf6b2c9a30aBlock Operator
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