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 5654187 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 28148923 epoch_slot_no: 328123 block_no: 5654010 slot_leader_id: 5358125 size: 9032 time: 2021-04-29 16:53:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x464432a6a223cde3795e6897d645bd0eb36c7bdb8fe7464c6ef2598e30ac73b3Block Operator
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