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 5682705 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 28732328 epoch_slot_no: 47528 block_no: 5682528 slot_leader_id: 4685979 size: 31878 time: 2021-05-06 10:56:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d9ae712a240e9b0b45a653bd4076eef7e157fef4a537302a9c34b3a4fad70faBlock Operator
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