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 5668154 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 28433266 epoch_slot_no: 180466 block_no: 5667977 slot_leader_id: 5609957 size: 15580 time: 2021-05-02 23:52:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9096fb1ce7653ea39d70f591d85ec3920d0789b8eb49786872b75690a2e4b5fBlock Operator
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