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 5651917 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28101947 epoch_slot_no: 281147 block_no: 5651740 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 4034 time: 2021-04-29 03:50:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x201fccb1ea3ff867ee30f628839ec2eb73ca3cfd1943d25707e37ce992bc42afBlock Operator
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