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 5662398 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 28316574 epoch_slot_no: 63774 block_no: 5662221 slot_leader_id: 5651284 size: 62738 time: 2021-05-01 15:27:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x110fed0e2f7e0f16ec6ffddf1e4431b0e9c1c5ce491beaf7c52e2be1609da51eBlock Operator
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