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 5675167 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 28578853 epoch_slot_no: 326053 block_no: 5674990 slot_leader_id: 4654290 size: 5381 time: 2021-05-04 16:19:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31471236821d1d475782a290f22eaa080ae809f088ececd35f64c75fd3b35b36Block Operator
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