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 5657188 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 28211149 epoch_slot_no: 390349 block_no: 5657011 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 6652 time: 2021-04-30 10:10:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ceb33316d09d407c2e1524a321160974c7a24866d8db74d5112b8e9e06be64aBlock Operator
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