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 5656289 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28191911 epoch_slot_no: 371111 block_no: 5656112 slot_leader_id: 4719579 size: 3920 time: 2021-04-30 04:50:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b31c2d3c2805d9c131cdcaa335b26bc4a05424fc8506d2aea45e920328dbb7fBlock Operator
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