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 5678705 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 28649867 epoch_slot_no: 397067 block_no: 5678528 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 18094 time: 2021-05-05 12:02:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ccafbf5a42519de2ce6e536f1d11905f0422b51c2c5416dc519c8d37136428cBlock Operator
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