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 5658977 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28246820 epoch_slot_no: 426020 block_no: 5658800 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 6939 time: 2021-04-30 20:05:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1882ae73356e601f8e70ace57247faf01cf583797561e43641d1711a235b5980Block Operator
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