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 5679655 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 28669473 epoch_slot_no: 416673 block_no: 5679478 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 12734 time: 2021-05-05 17:29:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1708dfc52bdb8413c6538b426476d6b9c1a2e80fb42564146c08dee0aef906eaBlock Operator
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