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 5677546 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 28626781 epoch_slot_no: 373981 block_no: 5677369 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 15635 time: 2021-05-05 05:37:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc035d78cb44e7b34295c34d7c219f751a9920170d0c6ef6d067cd4ea2eabe65Block Operator
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