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 5653671 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 28138407 epoch_slot_no: 317607 block_no: 5653494 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 6511 time: 2021-04-29 13:58:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88d83719602b13d1b356149f3c272365e25751fd05a397f160ab6cbd45f6f044Block Operator
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