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 5657842 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 28224754 epoch_slot_no: 403954 block_no: 5657665 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 999 time: 2021-04-30 13:57:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54ecdaa42441c8e218974b60794efa520a0f72c5c4ac12a756f715d8be8362d9Block Operator
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