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 5658980 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 28246922 epoch_slot_no: 426122 block_no: 5658803 slot_leader_id: 5514531 size: 1744 time: 2021-04-30 20:06:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd0050c70bcc0a4273fe517ce94a54169a6d4bb6785eb4e6838cdcb6cf65f363Block Operator
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