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 5682167 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 28721343 epoch_slot_no: 36543 block_no: 5681990 slot_leader_id: 5535629 size: 6069 time: 2021-05-06 07:53:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12ec7e6e6f74c24a275f96a3304e27fe20076c9f04f1f53856aa77f3db2974e4Block Operator
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