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 5658223 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 28233299 epoch_slot_no: 412499 block_no: 5658046 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 14278 time: 2021-04-30 16:19:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7b5074e4e06e68ab46d6eb7ecd35609d9af9311754a4d2388440142db8ac3f1Block Operator
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