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 5654976 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28164874 epoch_slot_no: 344074 block_no: 5654799 slot_leader_id: 5325861 size: 5233 time: 2021-04-29 21:19:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9061768feef61c98a8185c324c4e1c4b3720f003edb97803564cc0e0df83a663Block Operator
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