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 5623730 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 27526773 epoch_slot_no: 137973 block_no: 5623553 slot_leader_id: 5410342 size: 1719 time: 2021-04-22 12:04:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea953be9ed7c26abe7da74f1d5abac84bd09d0f2139981068344d3ad08fe2832Block Operator
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