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 5664367 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 28357682 epoch_slot_no: 104882 block_no: 5664190 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 17565 time: 2021-05-02 02:52:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48b6c7ccf78e3a96fdc53667c83e062fdc17956ce36873030f1d584344319562Block Operator
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