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 5679476 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 28665948 epoch_slot_no: 413148 block_no: 5679299 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 8675 time: 2021-05-05 16:30:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb31cc114b68d586e39837d619e68c059428f8c5c746cecaa03a99a7b68fb394bBlock Operator
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