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 5670731 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 28485568 epoch_slot_no: 232768 block_no: 5670554 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 25550 time: 2021-05-03 14:24:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f438bdfaba02500e7bc7c30c6e644a88500b6780d3cb4a929be2627e59e4727Block Operator
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