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 5668383 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28437892 epoch_slot_no: 185092 block_no: 5668206 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 4903 time: 2021-05-03 01:09:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb70409d0f5fff85c0ce65312851691be82754ec7e2c88c2d3bb8a00626310b0fBlock Operator
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