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 5679866 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 28674059 epoch_slot_no: 421259 block_no: 5679689 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 8675 time: 2021-05-05 18:45:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a4c99376b93c023a01fef224c8c82a5f1315af696953617e1e0425a7d8b142aBlock Operator
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