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 5673274 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 28538686 epoch_slot_no: 285886 block_no: 5673097 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 1311 time: 2021-05-04 05:09:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1850c141cb774967507fb69f8b41a3ae47efe871b6e49b8d5d75b396289c3bcBlock Operator
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