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 5681693 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 28711772 epoch_slot_no: 26972 block_no: 5681516 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 9705 time: 2021-05-06 05:14:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71e35c37fd278276cd15ce7cab2f4b850e8250cde40cbe8555890e48630cdaedBlock Operator
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