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 5662620 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 28320977 epoch_slot_no: 68177 block_no: 5662443 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 62737 time: 2021-05-01 16:41:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53659a57b3430f5e263256e0612996e8ab59ad756ba02a6ac2d6b279b4ca2362Block Operator
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