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 5666615 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28401580 epoch_slot_no: 148780 block_no: 5666438 slot_leader_id: 5371588 size: 3524 time: 2021-05-02 15:04:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3c2c9dbc670548709f23e40b6e8559d54f12f4065035186f97135d27d8b59c9Block Operator
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