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 5674174 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28557294 epoch_slot_no: 304494 block_no: 5673997 slot_leader_id: 4556991 size: 3884 time: 2021-05-04 10:19:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4602c799808838957b9a9a6d01e7ad27aa81ae551c7a1e2d1f463e99e5bbfb6Block Operator
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