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 5666090 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 28390828 epoch_slot_no: 138028 block_no: 5665913 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 60025 time: 2021-05-02 12:05:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed11a13c73df9b6a0e5012351a5dbf60a87bcdfd842d832fceadc8b12238d29eBlock Operator
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