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 5645526 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 27972489 epoch_slot_no: 151689 block_no: 5645349 slot_leader_id: 5497979 size: 2843 time: 2021-04-27 15:53:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbcd8e0353c4bbf5a8f7d8474b8e263c4a0f606e53ba7fd0413401637ccbfa77Block Operator
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