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 5663673 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 28342232 epoch_slot_no: 89432 block_no: 5663496 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 12322 time: 2021-05-01 22:35:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23eb849764ce328c4264ab4098a85e2b30c4b1ab839618c937f79b44e37eb8f2Block Operator
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