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 5659550 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 28258275 epoch_slot_no: 5475 block_no: 5659373 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 4838 time: 2021-04-30 23:16:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x216e3f731dcf8a16ef25c5ce37409c2e36b219aca42d566053e9e8cd809c50baBlock Operator
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