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 5674051 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28554741 epoch_slot_no: 301941 block_no: 5673874 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 6065 time: 2021-05-04 09:37:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe46d9953103fd315b0ea81c563b26e244adcfbda27185f43968aa018d5c91a44Block Operator
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