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 5687643 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28834042 epoch_slot_no: 149242 block_no: 5687466 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 2400 time: 2021-05-07 15:12:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bdcc1525ef6c10480edbb4eeeebfb1ceec15a5b9f3409b87f62f2a46bc8c46dBlock Operator
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