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 5675034 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 28576108 epoch_slot_no: 323308 block_no: 5674857 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 19897 time: 2021-05-04 15:33:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05d886467580a7c6da91352861c9ea9273e9729b795ad3bffbbe8f00387965e7Block Operator
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