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 5662093 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 28310355 epoch_slot_no: 57555 block_no: 5661916 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 3440 time: 2021-05-01 13:44:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc48e08aee662ef8672a4f9a2392d74eb316037686b716a864c2efb41b7e619b7Block Operator
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