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 5646707 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 27996650 epoch_slot_no: 175850 block_no: 5646530 slot_leader_id: 4781843 size: 10690 time: 2021-04-27 22:35:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc5d10346036f1ad28ecad44aab725189a20702654824c70e76c5433e27f05d9Block Operator
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