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 5653611 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 28136982 epoch_slot_no: 316182 block_no: 5653434 slot_leader_id: 5501863 size: 12789 time: 2021-04-29 13:34:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf63383a194e9be30dec87d354368869418f6de529e3d5684233d81b4ee05f088Block Operator
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