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 5658243 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 28233788 epoch_slot_no: 412988 block_no: 5658066 slot_leader_id: 4895123 size: 3416 time: 2021-04-30 16:27:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3f1b772e4d8183091a7a932570d1bce2ff690a0b0ea3733f4a5ae7c2b9258e9Block Operator
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