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 5676748 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28610618 epoch_slot_no: 357818 block_no: 5676571 slot_leader_id: 4574494 size: 6173 time: 2021-05-05 01:08:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x839a4885dbdcadaba7df812c367c78726082bdcca53d8cfcce39ea9f13c1683eBlock Operator
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