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 5681561 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 28708947 epoch_slot_no: 24147 block_no: 5681384 slot_leader_id: 5533443 size: 23311 time: 2021-05-06 04:27:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa2332e87cd3c37a8834a4409583d8d1a34e381143c11f2a9b2a7064d15679bdBlock Operator
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