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 5679380 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 28663797 epoch_slot_no: 410997 block_no: 5679203 slot_leader_id: 5640560 size: 746 time: 2021-05-05 15:54:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebf19fdada687329240bb5b9b105d6f979557697ac36d7577658ea63c2534570Block Operator
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