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 5672608 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28524522 epoch_slot_no: 271722 block_no: 5672431 slot_leader_id: 5654232 size: 2811 time: 2021-05-04 01:13:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ebabac990fe1893bf0b00053f6e5b5eaa5739360e3283cd1d5403e74718de6fBlock Operator
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