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 5698361 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 29051269 epoch_slot_no: 366469 block_no: 5698184 slot_leader_id: 5538972 size: 2900 time: 2021-05-10 03:32:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3512f5933d15be417601505d4428c7556e0bf32880f5abc251dfecf92b97e35Block Operator
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