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 5668858 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 28447430 epoch_slot_no: 194630 block_no: 5668681 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 396 time: 2021-05-03 03:48:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94f264a18b0a55dd17f1af3f18f99e682ddc26aa4474050ac55ab30368a3e962Block Operator
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