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 5663392 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 28336608 epoch_slot_no: 83808 block_no: 5663215 slot_leader_id: 4571896 size: 12102 time: 2021-05-01 21:01:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ded790b6ec045804a17c9df8cbc67352863faf58a743c6f9e8a764e153f7aefBlock Operator
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