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 5655724 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28180532 epoch_slot_no: 359732 block_no: 5655547 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 3090 time: 2021-04-30 01:40:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x391553400a3faaa606b0ca0c1b930ba479e2f72bcc87507a3882fe89b6e26213Block Operator
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