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 5654850 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 28162203 epoch_slot_no: 341403 block_no: 5654673 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 4989 time: 2021-04-29 20:34:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29dc4f39c5a99ae28466c73b8c041d115eaa3b6c3be73507681a5b9626f1b48cBlock Operator
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