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 5676821 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 28612082 epoch_slot_no: 359282 block_no: 5676644 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 5886 time: 2021-05-05 01:32:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb613d9809d2cb7724091c334ce1bce0bf386d1a47f1847d7397fe43693eda334Block Operator
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