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 5647172 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 28006023 epoch_slot_no: 185223 block_no: 5646995 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 2848 time: 2021-04-28 01:11:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70840f4a6aff6088073710aa3f84fe91ceac7658523b87eb1cb4f5361c9393a8Block Operator
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