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 5678339 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 28642769 epoch_slot_no: 389969 block_no: 5678162 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 11345 time: 2021-05-05 10:04:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cf5e657c8b8e2b3c233e32bbc939ebce197faf4b267cd1a9737b3fbbe8dac9aBlock Operator
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