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 5682809 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 28734291 epoch_slot_no: 49491 block_no: 5682632 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 17604 time: 2021-05-06 11:29:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35f36361ed16f0751480befd7b2b01843f75f8b7cf79cedc9d49c66995d7e9f6Block Operator
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