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 5655353 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 28172582 epoch_slot_no: 351782 block_no: 5655176 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 10036 time: 2021-04-29 23:27:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5ee9958f25e9beb6ef94ac6140541de521b58bd9ea37c25308ac85c37894583Block Operator
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