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 5657605 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 28220098 epoch_slot_no: 399298 block_no: 5657428 slot_leader_id: 4600730 size: 21657 time: 2021-04-30 12:39:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa70153a810a623f386a7d74399c452ac4e3143eede412524526512a2c5ba988dBlock Operator
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