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 5652787 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 28119352 epoch_slot_no: 298552 block_no: 5652610 slot_leader_id: 5652787 size: 4074 time: 2021-04-29 08:40:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5edc7e5cb317d2c62cb17e67c851895c7f63426b4772707b7cdac1c47e127f74Block Operator
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