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 5674319 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 28560699 epoch_slot_no: 307899 block_no: 5674142 slot_leader_id: 4621574 size: 12242 time: 2021-05-04 11:16:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce792b351ac51d473fa623f9f887638aecb278bd9cc9751c80264bdbfa7f1e6fBlock Operator
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