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 5673343 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 28540319 epoch_slot_no: 287519 block_no: 5673166 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 9012 time: 2021-05-04 05:36:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd586c94f705bcf089d90c9b490c204e60dbb049c3aee7ed29dd8aa8debe5145aBlock Operator
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