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 5666802 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 28405627 epoch_slot_no: 152827 block_no: 5666625 slot_leader_id: 4594371 size: 16855 time: 2021-05-02 16:11:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb311052d4ec0a847832cf5e4aa1edf668db0e6fd2380c75d9b6978b17a5e4b9Block Operator
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