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 5674501 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28564584 epoch_slot_no: 311784 block_no: 5674324 slot_leader_id: 5476226 size: 2801 time: 2021-05-04 12:21:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x283824fd0c6da21bc599779d974e662c1760da51a5ab3cd9de18c88734eba5c3Block Operator
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