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 5659992 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 28267445 epoch_slot_no: 14645 block_no: 5659815 slot_leader_id: 4600730 size: 5397 time: 2021-05-01 01:48:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b5a26ae360c828396e983451de02f00850b273ee53de4fa0c7b95e7f78adccfBlock Operator
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