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 5666523 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 28399608 epoch_slot_no: 146808 block_no: 5666346 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 23484 time: 2021-05-02 14:31:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf5ffc3727fc049ce6a7f21e613a3d7ccaee2f549c30822559dc8b207a97bb42Block Operator
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