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 5679556 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 28667264 epoch_slot_no: 414464 block_no: 5679379 slot_leader_id: 5020382 size: 2749 time: 2021-05-05 16:52:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e394293dc4f78d8c199b77ca85d5bd6d9b4a1b501c9d3d8c223889273b3f0adBlock Operator
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