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 5674114 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 28556080 epoch_slot_no: 303280 block_no: 5673937 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 8396 time: 2021-05-04 09:59:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1e66b429bb9bdb5b68987b46835f4958c19f98a013f0c8bb4af0cda2ed21f79Block Operator
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