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 5661050 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 28290004 epoch_slot_no: 37204 block_no: 5660873 slot_leader_id: 4630639 size: 15386 time: 2021-05-01 08:04:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48fe1e7e7313a33a95a225ba0f80aa1ca67ea79692ef9f24dcae06dcf0daa609Block Operator
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