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 5681398 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 28706075 epoch_slot_no: 21275 block_no: 5681221 slot_leader_id: 5640433 size: 5346 time: 2021-05-06 03:39:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50dbaae856c8b2be425c5c89439a53fbf90732af6f30b6bf384bc9c076a8198cBlock Operator
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