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 5657785 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28223508 epoch_slot_no: 402708 block_no: 5657608 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 3456 time: 2021-04-30 13:36:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09d5adce75a7a02fcc7ca8dbb02b2a49e9432e70bcd77611d8068430231999f0Block Operator
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