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 5679542 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 28667101 epoch_slot_no: 414301 block_no: 5679365 slot_leader_id: 4561883 size: 8708 time: 2021-05-05 16:49:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b7dadb10a104cd12d5ed70eecda12aa40870a817a017df41c175918086dc47eBlock Operator
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