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 5662383 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28316180 epoch_slot_no: 63380 block_no: 5662206 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 6499 time: 2021-05-01 15:21:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1ef251429873557383b6b1ddf87d08056f784a985140794a60881fb150c23d1Block Operator
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