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 5661007 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 28288899 epoch_slot_no: 36099 block_no: 5660830 slot_leader_id: 5060241 size: 12465 time: 2021-05-01 07:46:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fb3726dcf1774e99a70a7b1a76a8759decff9b5f5c12a511abc30b928b4fa3aBlock Operator
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