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 5674634 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 28567506 epoch_slot_no: 314706 block_no: 5674457 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 19898 time: 2021-05-04 13:09:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0dc201100ffede5730e89700822c00c41b0d8b0efbc4019fb478b0448c126b5Block Operator
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