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 5668021 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 28430770 epoch_slot_no: 177970 block_no: 5667844 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 29418 time: 2021-05-02 23:11:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97c0a79b428e61fb0ed41bd4edbd4db28e474d1b12a8eb636fe79597937ca747Block Operator
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