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 5674121 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 28556191 epoch_slot_no: 303391 block_no: 5673944 slot_leader_id: 4719579 size: 7632 time: 2021-05-04 10:01:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaae09708aeb3c8ffc55bc75c3be5e34fde424ee45f74eb80370d7d98a5847822Block Operator
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