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 5678230 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28640400 epoch_slot_no: 387600 block_no: 5678053 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 1982 time: 2021-05-05 09:24:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b427454b1a14116305329da9866dae638b189fcc6618c8c84e0feef1b649cb1Block Operator
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