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 5657604 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 28220011 epoch_slot_no: 399211 block_no: 5657427 slot_leader_id: 4583091 size: 285 time: 2021-04-30 12:38:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5740dd00cd2e4d080ea67c00b4fc274aad618a4b20f01343416f2806358631beBlock Operator
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