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 5677204 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28620155 epoch_slot_no: 367355 block_no: 5677027 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 2400 time: 2021-05-05 03:47:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb465de927f7a98ecd47d6b67a9dbf522e86d9d19b511b1860156e4ea71f1512dBlock Operator
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