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 5671006 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 28491596 epoch_slot_no: 238796 block_no: 5670829 slot_leader_id: 5512444 size: 36876 time: 2021-05-03 16:04:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd23cf689232372c42a2bf09b31ed78c8823e9d25c31410219ea3fafb02c4960fBlock Operator
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