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 5650174 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 28067003 epoch_slot_no: 246203 block_no: 5649997 slot_leader_id: 5155461 size: 49930 time: 2021-04-28 18:08:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc045013f533a16927027120ee909639ddaec27b302a3819b968ab7df65bab07bBlock Operator
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