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 5679371 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 28663660 epoch_slot_no: 410860 block_no: 5679194 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 30032 time: 2021-05-05 15:52:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a79c99c866501bd6240f0045b6620b4415e4205937a0ddf111eb4aa08c3b1f0Block Operator
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