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 5645606 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 27974392 epoch_slot_no: 153592 block_no: 5645429 slot_leader_id: 5497979 size: 3192 time: 2021-04-27 16:24:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1019d525583852c5a8a8f5728c61a2d773a141dce62be92d149bd82ee6f788d3Block Operator
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