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 5678158 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 28639115 epoch_slot_no: 386315 block_no: 5677981 slot_leader_id: 4764127 size: 8611 time: 2021-05-05 09:03:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccc496529b6ed930b989ff70db85c7d1568802541db7dbead9b191c53d4f8a16Block Operator
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