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 5667273 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 28414954 epoch_slot_no: 162154 block_no: 5667096 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 20905 time: 2021-05-02 18:47:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15aa32f5270edb35836189b7f35af6b654edcc107a9eb4d7afa55e747e726b59Block Operator
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