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 5657418 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 28216144 epoch_slot_no: 395344 block_no: 5657241 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 5516 time: 2021-04-30 11:33:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97aedf69127b5fe0018298112c1adf6705faf8794315558e51f334365edf0588Block Operator
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