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 5678982 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 28656019 epoch_slot_no: 403219 block_no: 5678805 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 10646 time: 2021-05-05 13:45:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6cb5d4eea82f9baef4f2662ed8a3ebfeb52d2da7ce93786678e7e347ff79d82Block Operator
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