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 5671993 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 28511897 epoch_slot_no: 259097 block_no: 5671816 slot_leader_id: 5122618 size: 24846 time: 2021-05-03 21:43:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5290086a40965389ffe26ffa4e5c2b25e08e6a8c7ff325848d236c84aa7e688cBlock Operator
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