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 5655202 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28169516 epoch_slot_no: 348716 block_no: 5655025 slot_leader_id: 5118858 size: 3362 time: 2021-04-29 22:36:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6c897799c3ed36fac9ae99ba26d0b1e393429525a217f15b3b01a3bc14364aeBlock Operator
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