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 5671508 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 28501806 epoch_slot_no: 249006 block_no: 5671331 slot_leader_id: 4579074 size: 8403 time: 2021-05-03 18:54:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaabdb0ac9d5b380a77449abb287c31b59af8fc012d9208d915020a5d44f6f2faBlock Operator
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