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 5666830 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 28406337 epoch_slot_no: 153537 block_no: 5666653 slot_leader_id: 5046980 size: 11265 time: 2021-05-02 16:23:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x827b7908fe3fe7a22d3d7fc237c129e5275d7af906eb281f1f430f3cfa79f737Block Operator
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