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 5671399 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 28499466 epoch_slot_no: 246666 block_no: 5671222 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 8945 time: 2021-05-03 18:15:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15445379a729b96dd391ec15788a1d2aef60d9fd70067930347720d8be554347Block Operator
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