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 5677273 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 28621443 epoch_slot_no: 368643 block_no: 5677096 slot_leader_id: 5498599 size: 32849 time: 2021-05-05 04:08:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb23e9dd92449dd82add8c7dc2469e88d4596f15d04107587a4b0c7e8034ee168Block Operator
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