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 5683019 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 28738935 epoch_slot_no: 54135 block_no: 5682842 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 17561 time: 2021-05-06 12:47:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccabd55a8eaa5bc63a85410399c139b72b79d9059c8c1ffac74a2e0c23c6ffe2Block Operator
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