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 5646786 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 27998323 epoch_slot_no: 177523 block_no: 5646609 slot_leader_id: 5487260 size: 1591 time: 2021-04-27 23:03:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9cafd19413e0b679de21c2156b952d7a71cbe9125051a1be6f8c4802f8df84cBlock Operator
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