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 5649539 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 28053669 epoch_slot_no: 232869 block_no: 5649362 slot_leader_id: 5350101 size: 9554 time: 2021-04-28 14:26:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00b9a6407658cf8e7404afde9eec19e9fff8f7ed67604ced96b446e0da5233e2Block Operator
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