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 5679693 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28670259 epoch_slot_no: 417459 block_no: 5679516 slot_leader_id: 4653411 size: 3965 time: 2021-05-05 17:42:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b8eab0117ddc151a146883bdc466de692f1efc458de362f230643ff10bb392aBlock Operator
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