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 5680048 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 28677877 epoch_slot_no: 425077 block_no: 5679871 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 12702 time: 2021-05-05 19:49:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce68b726a1b3bf3b0839fe5df4f39e18eb27a702de31832352371c4b193137d2Block Operator
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