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 5684562 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 28769877 epoch_slot_no: 85077 block_no: 5684385 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 23661 time: 2021-05-06 21:22:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bde568b38cdd8f3093ebafef976a56377854a4f7564de084bc6e87cca7a6e8eBlock Operator
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