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 5663464 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28338142 epoch_slot_no: 85342 block_no: 5663287 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 2923 time: 2021-05-01 21:27:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54529c861eb75bbfe92545a51b06b937b16c526156ec2bb2c30a6a623cdac944Block Operator
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