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 5683167 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 28742026 epoch_slot_no: 57226 block_no: 5682990 slot_leader_id: 4656960 size: 10095 time: 2021-05-06 13:38:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54c3dd4bfc42f230214ad065a0b359bc5eec7bc531216e24942aa4a4a6f9169eBlock Operator
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