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 5648263 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 28027948 epoch_slot_no: 207148 block_no: 5648086 slot_leader_id: 5410342 size: 3221 time: 2021-04-28 07:17:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea4e0373c2d74ce20d453b773298b0e0e77a820c7d8fe062fd78a3584a3f228cBlock Operator
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