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 5682641 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 28731053 epoch_slot_no: 46253 block_no: 5682464 slot_leader_id: 5516984 size: 6790 time: 2021-05-06 10:35:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd19f7273d6662b66d47d8e8bb6a14e838570c4f4e4b8e4cff66196278cdb5130Block Operator
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