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 5650648 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28076938 epoch_slot_no: 256138 block_no: 5650471 slot_leader_id: 5260629 size: 2134 time: 2021-04-28 20:53:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea9891764a649ee80b567f0c8c858734b293850407ae32e21ed33a0fb007011cBlock Operator
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