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 5645368 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 27969375 epoch_slot_no: 148575 block_no: 5645191 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 14916 time: 2021-04-27 15:01:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc88fdd955314b6800b01f0f16183083e13bce93c385fd977ac098130d40d5dfBlock Operator
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