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 5659843 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 28264309 epoch_slot_no: 11509 block_no: 5659666 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 16060 time: 2021-05-01 00:56:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e32f7ec0eb40895d8b1bc214e0de2ae81b0bd1f441801db9c186b16d0bed305Block Operator
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