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 5658695 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 28241829 epoch_slot_no: 421029 block_no: 5658518 slot_leader_id: 4963072 size: 21203 time: 2021-04-30 18:42:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x516546da7970af1502c4c5fc7faa33dd3ee11d33e27448ebae8e4cf8e57fb988Block Operator
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