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 5657996 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 28228047 epoch_slot_no: 407247 block_no: 5657819 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 2500 time: 2021-04-30 14:52:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bb8f339a83bcc69fe5ee4e62a0306e45682af7a3024c3fa02d3fd715a290bd8Block Operator
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