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 5676101 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 28597638 epoch_slot_no: 344838 block_no: 5675924 slot_leader_id: 5596479 size: 10951 time: 2021-05-04 21:32:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec83b9ebfe410379ce232e715f77b1114390c934dc4d28db7c48f44022be9118Block Operator
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