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 5649443 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 28051768 epoch_slot_no: 230968 block_no: 5649266 slot_leader_id: 5386322 size: 8090 time: 2021-04-28 13:54:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5ddbb3c21f9d1b90f4b48f2e761d0ecff797ab738269174d2ddcff6a4d256eaBlock Operator
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