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 5645489 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 27971794 epoch_slot_no: 150994 block_no: 5645312 slot_leader_id: 4571896 size: 1006 time: 2021-04-27 15:41:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf12b4b0f0c4bef3b28253b2e1d77ed92d9f532cf96fa3bda5d1fdf2e24341cf4Block Operator
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