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 5666046 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 28390036 epoch_slot_no: 137236 block_no: 5665869 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 1678 time: 2021-05-02 11:52:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8821fed029f71012485b7a62f51f5ebeb5a3ba88100248a04f45562f3bdff22Block Operator
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