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 5682420 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28726249 epoch_slot_no: 41449 block_no: 5682243 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 2929 time: 2021-05-06 09:15:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x584ad1f99c9b85c231bf1ded14644057d33d8711783c2b21faee39090409523bBlock Operator
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