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 5659010 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 28247503 epoch_slot_no: 426703 block_no: 5658833 slot_leader_id: 5507686 size: 11964 time: 2021-04-30 20:16:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e959b3323bc6d2c7b209c4529bab01739bdcc010974f259f1e9957a71050debBlock Operator
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