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 5660791 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28284196 epoch_slot_no: 31396 block_no: 5660614 slot_leader_id: 5554376 size: 2138 time: 2021-05-01 06:28:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x057529bb8cc946ddb9bcada6331d2ca9d95dd1dfe840c01d9e81ea304b39be95Block Operator
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