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 5674073 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 28555200 epoch_slot_no: 302400 block_no: 5673896 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 4669 time: 2021-05-04 09:44:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34fa95e486259e49465b075c7352cae48b8c19a7a4f35692aa707ca7cbf9bdc5Block Operator
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