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 5668399 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 28438199 epoch_slot_no: 185399 block_no: 5668222 slot_leader_id: 5406832 size: 8528 time: 2021-05-03 01:14:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc20e63b30081e322c52ffeec2863a2cf358bdaab1c1a2a2113f5bc78e31fe5b3Block Operator
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