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 5674084 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28555442 epoch_slot_no: 302642 block_no: 5673907 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 3512 time: 2021-05-04 09:48:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba357cca73b409992d112fab699a2a9932e2497987d4f2ab9ec5cdc00dc56eb3Block Operator
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