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 5678733 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 28650624 epoch_slot_no: 397824 block_no: 5678556 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 2005 time: 2021-05-05 12:15:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ef61a307bceea6a3a8c56353e88a8a59b488b08984437ce84cbefcf693dbaefBlock Operator
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