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 5674106 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 28555889 epoch_slot_no: 303089 block_no: 5673929 slot_leader_id: 5121282 size: 2569 time: 2021-05-04 09:56:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbc9e0452ee5c03beed06e9eb4ca251a2a7c2a0ac530c25a156c526d9dfb4303Block Operator
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