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 5669857 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28468088 epoch_slot_no: 215288 block_no: 5669680 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 3964 time: 2021-05-03 09:32:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d0d99f729e5e9cd71bfaec858d1543edb786cd67ca42dacb447048b452c5005Block Operator
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