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 5681589 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 28709624 epoch_slot_no: 24824 block_no: 5681412 slot_leader_id: 5681589 size: 15306 time: 2021-05-06 04:38:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7e53cb585d3d53d5c4f0b68b5759aa571b3154170f601f52e6bd5598bce05baBlock Operator
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