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 5650334 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 28070406 epoch_slot_no: 249606 block_no: 5650157 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 22111 time: 2021-04-28 19:04:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36e28c33543404fd7a78ed221cbf608990e204f719145a9a53364792035b8a5dBlock Operator
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