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 5676245 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 28600431 epoch_slot_no: 347631 block_no: 5676068 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 2128 time: 2021-05-04 22:18:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d1712d098f30e71a259a61d9a55d71b04e88377d440c0fec220b96050daeabfBlock Operator
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