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 5663035 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 28329484 epoch_slot_no: 76684 block_no: 5662858 slot_leader_id: 5435792 size: 36918 time: 2021-05-01 19:02:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf66df949b3c0ee4f16a80384b6c10d4cf93c5e7ad96594fc9f9803a75b3edeaBlock Operator
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