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 5677454 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 28625102 epoch_slot_no: 372302 block_no: 5677277 slot_leader_id: 5416525 size: 13331 time: 2021-05-05 05:09:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedcc2f24fc7e9610896c37f79222ceb27375ecfc8b73ab8faeb1120391e9b48dBlock Operator
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