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 5680012 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28677089 epoch_slot_no: 424289 block_no: 5679835 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 3227 time: 2021-05-05 19:36:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a2d54ee0040b595ec3f3c7c7abc2588aec23f2e0e3b6ffa4fb01f68a49db03aBlock Operator
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