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 5675323 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 28582115 epoch_slot_no: 329315 block_no: 5675146 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 10447 time: 2021-05-04 17:13:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cf36b09df8b9d3ea163efc53eaa0b0dcd58a201bbd8e55446437b2ab82b7f62Block Operator
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