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 5680960 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 28697413 epoch_slot_no: 12613 block_no: 5680783 slot_leader_id: 4571896 size: 20554 time: 2021-05-06 01:15:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x600429ce4408c9ab6f08b50a1f46cbe7572bb22795e6ecfaa567cb1721ad373eBlock Operator
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