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 5667172 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 28412656 epoch_slot_no: 159856 block_no: 5666995 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 30042 time: 2021-05-02 18:09:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc520fd4bea430c740f12d50f64612967a5fdd6e2506ba8d582e6141d7e068d24Block Operator
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