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 5648671 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 28036126 epoch_slot_no: 215326 block_no: 5648494 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 8656 time: 2021-04-28 09:33:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8654e2e32cd7f6678c219c772deb721f7e151868a56e8a85735ce8f264f97c1Block Operator
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