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 5679171 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28659459 epoch_slot_no: 406659 block_no: 5678994 slot_leader_id: 4556157 size: 6534 time: 2021-05-05 14:42:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49b0dd0b467f0e83ec77531c0d642458aebe1f1ab95d28a8e99d20d6b82da026Block Operator
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