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 5684332 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 28765083 epoch_slot_no: 80283 block_no: 5684155 slot_leader_id: 5217397 size: 38358 time: 2021-05-06 20:02:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9176dd6b4a788460690ef0e95ec169f3416230fe000a2c5a19d2ef41430ae194Block Operator
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