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 5659063 Details
Epoch: 262 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 28248691 epoch_slot_no: 427891 block_no: 5658886 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 8568 time: 2021-04-30 20:36:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b17a6f60feabd66f17a528b818416486e3e8e40d478bbac1440ad52bff3f3a1Block Operator
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