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 5678582 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 28647243 epoch_slot_no: 394443 block_no: 5678405 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 7373 time: 2021-05-05 11:18:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd34d305db0a13553909e06d7111c18f885ec24751221082bc5a78254577470faBlock Operator
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