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 5674142 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 28556737 epoch_slot_no: 303937 block_no: 5673965 slot_leader_id: 4565154 size: 7753 time: 2021-05-04 10:10:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f7d57c964962559650054be4e38b9672d85de107bf9cb8ff78db0b5928d459Block Operator
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