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 5687245 Details
Epoch: 264Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 28825669
epoch_slot_no: 140869
block_no: 5687068
slot_leader_id: 5449400
size: 3357
time: 2021-05-07 12:52:40
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf8f538ce2090fbf4e3d91979179c8e25f09f46ea68c752ed54cf6c747fd82d77
Block Operator
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