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 5656856 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 28203881 epoch_slot_no: 383081 block_no: 5656679 slot_leader_id: 4641293 size: 4666 time: 2021-04-30 08:09:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddb66abecfcae6e9f39b351c744d6d4b34bef14bc96903f914d49b4188263254Block Operator
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