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 5657373 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 28215130 epoch_slot_no: 394330 block_no: 5657196 slot_leader_id: 5386574 size: 8217 time: 2021-04-30 11:17:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f60fc57e3565757b07702309b52e64aeaff7c7cec00e7f961818c7064ed3b9bBlock Operator
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