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 5650004 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 28063196 epoch_slot_no: 242396 block_no: 5649827 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 27658 time: 2021-04-28 17:04:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5d6110d394f27cc63ba8e6004a818845bf5a5ed4d38c58d489235fbc95ba977Block Operator
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