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 5650525 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 28074490 epoch_slot_no: 253690 block_no: 5650348 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 23758 time: 2021-04-28 20:13:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2d555d49937b61cab3fd70ef24500bcba369020a0d09d5dc38c231401ff46bdBlock Operator
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