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 5657453 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 28217022 epoch_slot_no: 396222 block_no: 5657276 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 12732 time: 2021-04-30 11:48:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4c58f2667d618c980d4af187f32f2ee776cd1ebaf3217d1a7fa7c882a5d63abBlock Operator
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