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 5658630 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 28240787 epoch_slot_no: 419987 block_no: 5658453 slot_leader_id: 4599493 size: 4658 time: 2021-04-30 18:24:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42405c1307728ce37a49a89a28e81d53ae0c50a95c7a132e8d0dfed0893628e0Block Operator
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