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 5677353 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28623096 epoch_slot_no: 370296 block_no: 5677176 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 3488 time: 2021-05-05 04:36:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9dd54bd2d4a67cca20a47acffdc41446e79bc0141d44ff8ec3f162cc8b474fbBlock Operator
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