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 5666009 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 28389430 epoch_slot_no: 136630 block_no: 5665832 slot_leader_id: 4649134 size: 11094 time: 2021-05-02 11:42:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc542c0acacaa735586d37ec97d9eb93ce909755fcc7aaedf74f53656afaab8b0Block Operator
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