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 5669743 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 28465850 epoch_slot_no: 213050 block_no: 5669566 slot_leader_id: 5273401 size: 8735 time: 2021-05-03 08:55:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x088b6f56a8cac71704af966080762b4b0fb8214d7c172abc2fd409e6fc899851Block Operator
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