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 5681100 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 28700105 epoch_slot_no: 15305 block_no: 5680923 slot_leader_id: 5514322 size: 2071 time: 2021-05-06 01:59:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5a9098bcd73422c56a255b9c8370a611a57f834aeeb428231a43b97653f2d89Block Operator
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