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 5676403 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 28603472 epoch_slot_no: 350672 block_no: 5676226 slot_leader_id: 5223678 size: 12524 time: 2021-05-04 23:09:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78b4a2c13580987f949f69d0c7c74bcefb5534782e9274ac7914d92284c50779Block Operator
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