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 5680421 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 28685687 epoch_slot_no: 887 block_no: 5680244 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 7735 time: 2021-05-05 21:59:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x966e44c7c17898d3c7a1c6b302bfe132a7fb9e5f374aae9837d59872742c0747Block Operator
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