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 5679026 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 28656908 epoch_slot_no: 404108 block_no: 5678849 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 12346 time: 2021-05-05 13:59:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0c2e7e47b686ded512a03b962f21962d631c1a73f73aa33d00f1ad4465edb9fBlock Operator
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