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 5678767 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28651268 epoch_slot_no: 398468 block_no: 5678590 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 3169 time: 2021-05-05 12:25:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b2e8a9530eccd92b2d53151b2a0690000e1d5f7d525743b2234c3fa3ba2c48cBlock Operator
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