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 5667743 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 28424699 epoch_slot_no: 171899 block_no: 5667566 slot_leader_id: 5449466 size: 11323 time: 2021-05-02 21:29:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7403f5cafc79e628cfdbb0df61f8dbce9c319afd905c6d3606e0e2263bbf9983Block Operator
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