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 5686458 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 28808584 epoch_slot_no: 123784 block_no: 5686281 slot_leader_id: 5013653 size: 1603 time: 2021-05-07 08:07:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2fcfea4e9e87823d10bc077a0c5e66f33a3dbbc080c377ff6f01441314e9414Block Operator
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