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 5700026 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 29086745 epoch_slot_no: 401945 block_no: 5699849 slot_leader_id: 5517660 size: 2277 time: 2021-05-10 13:23:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d405d247fd63424a8659b120ebedd05cc89219f3ba58334106ce74f60d1d19cBlock Operator
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