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 5675491 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 28585592 epoch_slot_no: 332792 block_no: 5675314 slot_leader_id: 5675491 size: 14671 time: 2021-05-04 18:11:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7c5979a979415d112c5d39a747255fcde0aeb112e9a66c5ce3286949fd44423Block Operator
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