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 5661949 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 28307859 epoch_slot_no: 55059 block_no: 5661772 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 63768 time: 2021-05-01 13:02:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x763718f34e862539fa2bc32a3f9be5b3ed9e6eef9b06b1044b9e7601753e76a7Block Operator
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