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 5655180 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 28169052 epoch_slot_no: 348252 block_no: 5655003 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 6601 time: 2021-04-29 22:29:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0f30a0a05ee597418ea16d3a5d02d0211a8241fd1f6ba13a47d74880a8deef1Block Operator
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