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 5669293 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 28456049 epoch_slot_no: 203249 block_no: 5669116 slot_leader_id: 4793753 size: 12381 time: 2021-05-03 06:12:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9d7a4f3d9e523f8a4ce529ca5847ead7842d513d8e941d4bb725484ef19e3c2Block Operator
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