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 5660252 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 28273383 epoch_slot_no: 20583 block_no: 5660075 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 10567 time: 2021-05-01 03:27:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60cbe5ab272aa1d23753a0350286c29fa9669850fa5db8e54a29ac35612b6c39Block Operator
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