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 5649076 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 28044217 epoch_slot_no: 223417 block_no: 5648899 slot_leader_id: 4565648 size: 14495 time: 2021-04-28 11:48:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf611c58974c4fa58076b8fa3241f99ea797354b7d664c964143b03d4bf47e72bBlock Operator
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