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 5680661 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 28691222 epoch_slot_no: 6422 block_no: 5680484 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 5442 time: 2021-05-05 23:31:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4a44fd2cf2f7420bd7c6d18affee5d2068a9b86c90dfabdb45bdc45ff346b4aBlock Operator
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