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 5646316 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 27989067 epoch_slot_no: 168267 block_no: 5646139 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 3109 time: 2021-04-27 20:29:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb1567d80b0e46026cf696929dc7e9ea746342d0a3a9b9ff166b7d2479b99e2aBlock Operator
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