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 5673563 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28544862 epoch_slot_no: 292062 block_no: 5673386 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 4997 time: 2021-05-04 06:52:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87e1a209f4bb6b5c77b893eaff5751d06452729e9fefed3042cc4e6d433f0e76Block Operator
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