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 5670854 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 28488107 epoch_slot_no: 235307 block_no: 5670677 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 18015 time: 2021-05-03 15:06:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ec09765902f818351a0f9c6c94ca26ac3cc70d04357520ccaf37411dc277398Block Operator
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