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 5657509 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 28218138 epoch_slot_no: 397338 block_no: 5657332 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 9774 time: 2021-04-30 12:07:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf32c3a13f5bdd96fd098d1f23016280959b1ba294904595903266ab8a28c39ceBlock Operator
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