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 5653244 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 28128938 epoch_slot_no: 308138 block_no: 5653067 slot_leader_id: 5617456 size: 5208 time: 2021-04-29 11:20:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf166706e573c8c11342cb47b6213ce93987c245dfe48e49bff014c4338c49f10Block Operator
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