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 5679305 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 28662417 epoch_slot_no: 409617 block_no: 5679128 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 1286 time: 2021-05-05 15:31:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a9c008e4edb0489ea7b024c7d211f4d0cdd0989212b70df69a64b8810f4f6afBlock Operator
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