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 5660318 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 28274638 epoch_slot_no: 21838 block_no: 5660141 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 4738 time: 2021-05-01 03:48:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd230bc7f01ae40c2bf9fbb94dac6d3f7281ae2cb8b2387397efe09fef6c7060cBlock Operator
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