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 5658896 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 28245415 epoch_slot_no: 424615 block_no: 5658719 slot_leader_id: 4555569 size: 23429 time: 2021-04-30 19:41:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x163bd1f7eacaa32cef0bc1dfdfd692087642811f2709477081b79991b9f95be6Block Operator
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