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 5648322 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 28029218 epoch_slot_no: 208418 block_no: 5648145 slot_leader_id: 4689830 size: 7643 time: 2021-04-28 07:38:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04ccf0da207d0c8b7b99e4b8db3c16abcba6887321ab1b030f3a2319efe4b50cBlock Operator
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