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 5670916 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 28489603 epoch_slot_no: 236803 block_no: 5670739 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 14679 time: 2021-05-03 15:31:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3712ba141ca9487e7e2ab19f3f04c78068403cc7b9a7dad4fac2eeb71461306aBlock Operator
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