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 5657319 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 28213876 epoch_slot_no: 393076 block_no: 5657142 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 2263 time: 2021-04-30 10:56:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86117c97c7f2b2be4c14d648bd56c860cd1e34951f460705b6b6801d0c77d6f6Block Operator
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