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 5680248 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 28682217 epoch_slot_no: 429417 block_no: 5680071 slot_leader_id: 5253100 size: 2760 time: 2021-05-05 21:01:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07e6235e5094cf1a19df42e0d93ce4476b091cdc7763fb30bb3f861e203829b4Block Operator
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