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 5681544 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 28708615 epoch_slot_no: 23815 block_no: 5681367 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 4673 time: 2021-05-06 04:21:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3ed77c48416e2f09ce8e9153e9869921a1f059a0db1862bdca735c45a90f8e1Block Operator
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