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 5657401 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 28215734 epoch_slot_no: 394934 block_no: 5657224 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 682 time: 2021-04-30 11:27:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02f04fd7838079611f252278592ecf3d2672a2953e73e8124b8b621a180a4e19Block Operator
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