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 5658251 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 28234069 epoch_slot_no: 413269 block_no: 5658074 slot_leader_id: 4682991 size: 1498 time: 2021-04-30 16:32:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45108f9ad98b5c3eb070edc1742864f1c61c0c8b40cbaad5e687ddfce9bbf5e7Block Operator
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