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 5669254 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28455056 epoch_slot_no: 202256 block_no: 5669077 slot_leader_id: 5416525 size: 2898 time: 2021-05-03 05:55:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d92bdbbe88f4e89b78246bd74209574fa633e6221ce36931a5c5c5b83775511Block Operator
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