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 5655237 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 28170096 epoch_slot_no: 349296 block_no: 5655060 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 6902 time: 2021-04-29 22:46:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x253f00dcf959cda44a70aa6f918a9bb60a9fc6d26d563ea5113e876599841a2aBlock Operator
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