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 5674872 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 28572748 epoch_slot_no: 319948 block_no: 5674695 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 4677 time: 2021-05-04 14:37:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9afb779243aafbb49a13b90263cdab01d160c5950c1d4da685f905b11ae9e4daBlock Operator
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