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 5659695 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28261355 epoch_slot_no: 8555 block_no: 5659518 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 4855 time: 2021-05-01 00:07:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10f37ea8a74d7a453d81354f413d03e3a21070a75dcf6fc7fe72bd6899f6934aBlock Operator
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