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 5654801 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 28161177 epoch_slot_no: 340377 block_no: 5654624 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 13512 time: 2021-04-29 20:17:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce1e1259f0a39e27e7507baf1df29a1ce6e12e6646a2a586b1917597fbfeaff8Block Operator
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