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 5675203 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 28579555 epoch_slot_no: 326755 block_no: 5675026 slot_leader_id: 4557828 size: 16791 time: 2021-05-04 16:30:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3bb664d2e1e0b41a064abde8a51831b97a5d92a3c32c460b619f11f1a39ca1cBlock Operator
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