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 5672202 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 28516060 epoch_slot_no: 263260 block_no: 5672025 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 6667 time: 2021-05-03 22:52:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0d73036be8f54c623bb84750e5442ebd01de96934043e9f447cb65bcf1d731eBlock Operator
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