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 5654419 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 28153486 epoch_slot_no: 332686 block_no: 5654242 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 3475 time: 2021-04-29 18:09:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1310306f9d5271ef5d0c4fa7d1b41c39b1e6aee6aefc1ab2a660c7592aa8c19Block Operator
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