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 5677896 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 28633823 epoch_slot_no: 381023 block_no: 5677719 slot_leader_id: 5331941 size: 7070 time: 2021-05-05 07:35:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe2727a646e277ec0d62e18b5bc7be44f89afa989849201c3525347ea747da63Block Operator
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