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 5645889 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 27979965 epoch_slot_no: 159165 block_no: 5645712 slot_leader_id: 5338866 size: 4370 time: 2021-04-27 17:57:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c2bc4a1ee9b40963936a17b667db02ed8669d412f0e1e45722ac9b77c65c5edBlock Operator
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