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 5680741 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 28692681 epoch_slot_no: 7881 block_no: 5680564 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 17920 time: 2021-05-05 23:56:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c4be7d22836a619d7bf43fce8711bf4d088ca43eba7cc309b5f8023502379d3Block Operator
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