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 5680220 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 28681643 epoch_slot_no: 428843 block_no: 5680043 slot_leader_id: 5538972 size: 3400 time: 2021-05-05 20:52:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c670d18fd3fdf737754bf3c436a2be53d424e32461fb755986c03ab2c2e04fdBlock Operator
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