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 5651124 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 28086262 epoch_slot_no: 265462 block_no: 5650947 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 25549 time: 2021-04-28 23:29:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf39c3f267622eeb8de4a184b9808ac2c9f5cb9868bd775221a481434a30fc0c7Block Operator
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