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 5663344 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 28335817 epoch_slot_no: 83017 block_no: 5663167 slot_leader_id: 5386181 size: 10254 time: 2021-05-01 20:48:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f4da2108fa6623ddf2246d43fb0fa359f1a5d29f9ec41e64f39c5500c4cc8f2Block Operator
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