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 5680439 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 28686028 epoch_slot_no: 1228 block_no: 5680262 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 13005 time: 2021-05-05 22:05:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4320acb664fad2e14d0c23a71f9ca84977972c172622ac9b45c4d317f0e725cbBlock Operator
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