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 5648957 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 28041572 epoch_slot_no: 220772 block_no: 5648780 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 1162 time: 2021-04-28 11:04:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa818dff1691ff0f10a67c89d7f6b839d7d7df65d7a2630e083addd37c989aac9Block Operator
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