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 5647987 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 28022537 epoch_slot_no: 201737 block_no: 5647810 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 1082 time: 2021-04-28 05:47:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4587497f7d10133f8cec2fc28165e2649f05f27872b555cde8b66d6e5593f535Block Operator
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