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 5682839 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28734940 epoch_slot_no: 50140 block_no: 5682662 slot_leader_id: 5033724 size: 4915 time: 2021-05-06 11:40:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99143936da0c3b5c11406d306f1f2a018a2d821b39e3b8e226f670929ca2fd4cBlock Operator
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