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 5658610 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 28240424 epoch_slot_no: 419624 block_no: 5658433 slot_leader_id: 5388226 size: 5390 time: 2021-04-30 18:18:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2a7b0230af15eadae8b8769f9e9dc7f6f3358e06b3ae508d60fc2db126caf04Block Operator
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