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 5646604 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 27994615 epoch_slot_no: 173815 block_no: 5646427 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 517 time: 2021-04-27 22:01:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49869f5e5f6c0f550d8754287c6414cb8b8142bb47c6d1bdcad17b7fa02d75b1Block Operator
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