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 5650217 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 28067892 epoch_slot_no: 247092 block_no: 5650040 slot_leader_id: 4556157 size: 4036 time: 2021-04-28 18:23:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32ef2a35a140f9a5acaa12ece65a963860b6ee46bfdf593db390f5a9b5a3438dBlock Operator
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