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 5650649 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 28076967 epoch_slot_no: 256167 block_no: 5650472 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 22407 time: 2021-04-28 20:54:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ee90d94d425aa1c4c2fea6e52f8cd5c057c5e2cd8313d6487c6a423c76454f1Block Operator
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