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 5677869 Details
Epoch: 263 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 28633192 epoch_slot_no: 380392 block_no: 5677692 slot_leader_id: 4559709 size: 7517 time: 2021-05-05 07:24:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c5e160470c2c8ce5210454cf7eca6423be14e52c0196559e2613d6b550bfbe1Block Operator
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