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 5645028 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 27962527 epoch_slot_no: 141727 block_no: 5644851 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 13025 time: 2021-04-27 13:06:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6532108f5e9044b490b91bc70d9fef7169c554cadf2aee43e4441d47f14e6d3Block Operator
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