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 5659378 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 28255037 epoch_slot_no: 2237 block_no: 5659201 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 2156 time: 2021-04-30 22:22:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1609a564d993d8e0b49fe4ac458f45ad37092c2b86684de0edc9876a8f9cb445Block Operator
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