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 5680177 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 28680770 epoch_slot_no: 427970 block_no: 5680000 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 5480 time: 2021-05-05 20:37:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x882554d886376663227687f5bb930b8bcea92ef3ff5c7313cb354a83dd68636fBlock Operator
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