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 5673917 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 28551662 epoch_slot_no: 298862 block_no: 5673740 slot_leader_id: 4677958 size: 7360 time: 2021-05-04 08:45:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80cef7f083cfdaedafd10732429f9354f868ed30a4865cfc4c0c4140f9df8e71Block Operator
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