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 5630958 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 27675830 epoch_slot_no: 287030 block_no: 5630781 slot_leader_id: 5506164 size: 290 time: 2021-04-24 05:28:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2aed5855f59edbea6ab3afd683b3aca00f04120ce0f060bb32068c4da6e5c4dBlock Operator
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