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 5657554 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 28218902 epoch_slot_no: 398102 block_no: 5657377 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 3894 time: 2021-04-30 12:19:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ec0802d1274865da4fac1c94abfce325251b023bafaa5442dffb35c51a2116fBlock Operator
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