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 5672953 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 28531912 epoch_slot_no: 279112 block_no: 5672776 slot_leader_id: 4605634 size: 4859 time: 2021-05-04 03:16:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c7b1a86400b02b11fc118ca16661b0226c70d6749c3337510e6cc99283265d4Block Operator
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