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 5679883 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 28674399 epoch_slot_no: 421599 block_no: 5679706 slot_leader_id: 5350101 size: 818 time: 2021-05-05 18:51:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x598f91ddf3c2d71c25d604e484e9f5c7350b5d073f3160471b0d766d0b95ad3bBlock Operator
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