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 5671920 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28510174 epoch_slot_no: 257374 block_no: 5671743 slot_leader_id: 5329943 size: 16291 time: 2021-05-03 21:14:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x628e4810f78b374dcffff5f8268c0dbff77b812202083aa15d2a9b0b64e4a2efBlock Operator
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