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 5682722 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 28732580 epoch_slot_no: 47780 block_no: 5682545 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 5058 time: 2021-05-06 11:01:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9e86babafec6f8f50f2087e28747e2c18e47e63fac7417d45b80e3e0aa22252Block Operator
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