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 5677252 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 28621128 epoch_slot_no: 368328 block_no: 5677075 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 17589 time: 2021-05-05 04:03:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x032f17462bf429208fa707d99693c6e187ee2d2055574fb9e9af09b499d6ac6eBlock Operator
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