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 5669877 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28468439 epoch_slot_no: 215639 block_no: 5669700 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 3373 time: 2021-05-03 09:38:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd492051db2dbd81cc10bc91caf8042309be3d858acc3120ad3e91b2e8e826925Block Operator
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