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 5680863 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28695147 epoch_slot_no: 10347 block_no: 5680686 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 4275 time: 2021-05-06 00:37:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3e375d16cbe6f2cbbfc593645b7842da6734d0555613dd17076355eb4e5a8cbBlock Operator
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