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 5653645 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 28137723 epoch_slot_no: 316923 block_no: 5653468 slot_leader_id: 5507686 size: 3456 time: 2021-04-29 13:46:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17603177a0a1408dbd9f20638e1935759aa39b4c897ff29e4ea509a7c3987c42Block Operator
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