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 5668859 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 28447453 epoch_slot_no: 194653 block_no: 5668682 slot_leader_id: 5386015 size: 6514 time: 2021-05-03 03:49:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6029dd89aa3e498fe6e82ac4eec60c2f89d7c14f736421b0cce9fc298ef902b3Block Operator
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