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 5660393 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 28276019 epoch_slot_no: 23219 block_no: 5660216 slot_leader_id: 5660393 size: 1396 time: 2021-05-01 04:11:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71058ccb1df4b19dfbd1f14a4c4a92b19808a046c5e73d076c0fa4a48227e63aBlock Operator
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