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 5684925 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 28777373 epoch_slot_no: 92573 block_no: 5684748 slot_leader_id: 4895123 size: 3752 time: 2021-05-06 23:27:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5346b9db56a71db5a155c7bd9fe18839161484b671d7138569d1d48dd76c123Block Operator
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