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 5661838 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 28305581 epoch_slot_no: 52781 block_no: 5661661 slot_leader_id: 4860531 size: 7898 time: 2021-05-01 12:24:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdee7466d8fd0ab8cff2fe5690c479b0d94c2eaae5d6ce2c5db6fdf2b1202526aBlock Operator
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