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 5675112 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 28577858 epoch_slot_no: 325058 block_no: 5674935 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 10927 time: 2021-05-04 16:02:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0191d0f5bd396fdd2cf20cfc55cc4f11c2114eeec5c7579bfa3fb7bf0547e8f9Block Operator
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