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 5678676 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 28649104 epoch_slot_no: 396304 block_no: 5678499 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 1506 time: 2021-05-05 11:49:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe68776400c6ba7fd3e30d55b926a369d7d6c052f4f54809c049a541a22344c5fBlock Operator
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