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 5700490 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 29095697 epoch_slot_no: 410897 block_no: 5700313 slot_leader_id: 4655981 size: 4071 time: 2021-05-10 15:53:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31b470044e9c3e2433c6578c190ea53ab8239410c0dfdc3c622c264f2838ba03Block Operator
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