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 5677873 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 28633272 epoch_slot_no: 380472 block_no: 5677696 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 4611 time: 2021-05-05 07:26:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4391960648cafd7458ea6565eb9bc255c31c995834182d28332be75883df9a7Block Operator
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