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 5644668 Details
Epoch: 262Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 27955050
epoch_slot_no: 134250
block_no: 5644491
slot_leader_id: 4583091
size: 5306
time: 2021-04-27 11:02:21
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x480a32d4c87cabb6e71d7c92a0fc895c37bd6ec9611c94ca9f383b1cb4ba068e
Block Operator
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