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 5666030 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28389782 epoch_slot_no: 136982 block_no: 5665853 slot_leader_id: 5638528 size: 3568 time: 2021-05-02 11:47:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29c0bd426681419f43e4da147ab9d5eb3e97f26eb7fa959680ebc0400b70a0edBlock Operator
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