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 5677001 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 28615738 epoch_slot_no: 362938 block_no: 5676824 slot_leader_id: 5064855 size: 1045 time: 2021-05-05 02:33:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a6d3b1fb90406388668a5aaa2ae61c2e671c632375aee060f99f79ca0fa8451Block Operator
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