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 5723630 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 29563296 epoch_slot_no: 14496 block_no: 5723453 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 8673 time: 2021-05-16 01:46:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87037280c56f2f6a7489370ff1dd7e72993c207f0400a36480d55b4ee2fc6df6Block Operator
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