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 5680552 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 28689036 epoch_slot_no: 4236 block_no: 5680375 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 18527 time: 2021-05-05 22:55:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa1018873deba5bc2cdc9dac2f01c3863eab1c8a62b8888820f78ab74c483b18Block Operator
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