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 5667857 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 28427144 epoch_slot_no: 174344 block_no: 5667680 slot_leader_id: 4579074 size: 14832 time: 2021-05-02 22:10:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x481edb3589dd51029100c7714be7047eef7e64001467077a74bb28bce83902d9Block Operator
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