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 5662539 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28319586 epoch_slot_no: 66786 block_no: 5662362 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 6336 time: 2021-05-01 16:17:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1e5d2262a3bf1d403cb287129bb6347aed7b97b224a03fa9d22b29af2ac714bBlock Operator
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