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 5649057 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 28043729 epoch_slot_no: 222929 block_no: 5648880 slot_leader_id: 4604189 size: 24831 time: 2021-04-28 11:40:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea949a56bf2be871104a54fb0490249d44aef86b86538c3de43732121eb03a9cBlock Operator
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