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 5659013 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 28247660 epoch_slot_no: 426860 block_no: 5658836 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 13133 time: 2021-04-30 20:19:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0a36214298a90a06f8bee18b0d2d12a81430b92d8c8332cd7d4f9dd65c882b0Block Operator
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