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 5676824 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 28612124 epoch_slot_no: 359324 block_no: 5676647 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 1090 time: 2021-05-05 01:33:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46b7b6b1305be63d8ca21625271c9d254a8ecd5596523bf51ebcb75920970a79Block Operator
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