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 5651449 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 28092659 epoch_slot_no: 271859 block_no: 5651272 slot_leader_id: 5437884 size: 947 time: 2021-04-29 01:15:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eec50e04ca080633cb60c99fa0bfad9c8c57082db324d16d59ae01b08a37272Block Operator
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