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 5682387 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 28725595 epoch_slot_no: 40795 block_no: 5682210 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 5033 time: 2021-05-06 09:04:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x431b922ab68da0e01ff7fc1e23075d97c06c17989dd88dc7544ddd2756a9e714Block Operator
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