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 5657841 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 28224750 epoch_slot_no: 403950 block_no: 5657664 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 13079 time: 2021-04-30 13:57:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7af5a099fb47c4a70066f79e178690e2a8f3ee1ec8d3a25d16ff71d6b40abef1Block Operator
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