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 5650269 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 28068807 epoch_slot_no: 248007 block_no: 5650092 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 309 time: 2021-04-28 18:38:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d1982895c9d453b7c16342a13981cac02f7b5bd59d5d164cf00d265ecac58f2Block Operator
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