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 5682687 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 28731917 epoch_slot_no: 47117 block_no: 5682510 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 11279 time: 2021-05-06 10:50:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20b51a3e0fc59632fbfbcd054594c56cc4ebebba9bb76ca61595ab7a50e00850Block Operator
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