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 5663499 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 28338932 epoch_slot_no: 86132 block_no: 5663322 slot_leader_id: 5215989 size: 7968 time: 2021-05-01 21:40:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9032b14ca49202cdacc0a8bb1bed6165c63f356b195543aeed7e43bfb03b5e24Block Operator
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