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 5680173 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 28680610 epoch_slot_no: 427810 block_no: 5679996 slot_leader_id: 5215989 size: 48053 time: 2021-05-05 20:35:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e2ba5001c1d1bbaec6a5923a5192ca2a1c6a7dc6cabfa6fdb48585cf943e5b4Block Operator
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