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 5686222 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 28803510 epoch_slot_no: 118710 block_no: 5686045 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 16141 time: 2021-05-07 06:43:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a8bdaf7af59cdea6aa4e7befb4c1ae1b26317b4c54b8f8a83e39343702e5b3fBlock Operator
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