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 5644852 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 27958909 epoch_slot_no: 138109 block_no: 5644675 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 1885 time: 2021-04-27 12:06:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95b8d820b965f2ecfa62568803cef5b935f4bcfe4f511e27166d0b10ff1b1204Block Operator
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