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 5678806 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28652081 epoch_slot_no: 399281 block_no: 5678629 slot_leader_id: 4695222 size: 1950 time: 2021-05-05 12:39:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15464fa4979b2f4edd9e9f97d4be2c411d3fa495ab7b05c28159a81a54560b52Block Operator
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