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 5680857 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 28695055 epoch_slot_no: 10255 block_no: 5680680 slot_leader_id: 5366908 size: 22362 time: 2021-05-06 00:35:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf65ac726199e53f4b4bbc720f79ce199a04813b951677d8ae12c1064b005a11fBlock Operator
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