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 5657602 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 28220005 epoch_slot_no: 399205 block_no: 5657425 slot_leader_id: 4930526 size: 18246 time: 2021-04-30 12:38:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89e70ffc7d8372abbff161b362ef52b78c9cfc32a085527d1579468e15bee2ddBlock Operator
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