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 5646334 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 27989384 epoch_slot_no: 168584 block_no: 5646157 slot_leader_id: 4642461 size: 5264 time: 2021-04-27 20:34:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bbf2880a26dca55ab819211d7d7fce2de8384918b16c5127b4b16249b3a977aBlock Operator
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