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 5679996 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 28676787 epoch_slot_no: 423987 block_no: 5679819 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 7322 time: 2021-05-05 19:31:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff69a4b085e8d5f900a0f7ae3c888e56d618fffc030f4c00035955514eed2670Block Operator
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