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 5667735 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 28424512 epoch_slot_no: 171712 block_no: 5667558 slot_leader_id: 5667735 size: 12977 time: 2021-05-02 21:26:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbf5c4930bf2f1d5e548efc24e4253f6658d51d1176d7a1e43768d3a0c404d69Block Operator
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