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 5677275 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 28621520 epoch_slot_no: 368720 block_no: 5677098 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 8901 time: 2021-05-05 04:10:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5faa249e816ca7185c9e36b12b155a1d8255d3d23440919544f0284cc8a3665dBlock Operator
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