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 5660103 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 28270148 epoch_slot_no: 17348 block_no: 5659926 slot_leader_id: 4584373 size: 4734 time: 2021-05-01 02:33:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8ed548e9f2263fa956ac6f9be2c5646082fcd7fc2f769865434550c986d5e81Block Operator
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