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 5657696 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 28221974 epoch_slot_no: 401174 block_no: 5657519 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 7273 time: 2021-04-30 13:11:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6ddff818c4c78a310607235868b13b4bd2ab9d9c64a62b1f3ec3c26b53757e5Block Operator
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