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 5677399 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28623898 epoch_slot_no: 371098 block_no: 5677222 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 3862 time: 2021-05-05 04:49:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x212f48370da83671c543b524c84aa5d180711c7de60a348ba8525a8c6d612a4cBlock Operator
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