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 5664829 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 28367108 epoch_slot_no: 114308 block_no: 5664652 slot_leader_id: 4558946 size: 5826 time: 2021-05-02 05:29:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x698dd2cadb3aa074077c24e34bc5a8c84eb97f2bcbb2b93bc2262312f77d211fBlock Operator
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