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 5683029 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 28739128 epoch_slot_no: 54328 block_no: 5682852 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 9253 time: 2021-05-06 12:50:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8b8b144de3897358b382899b220c1b5ca296f98693f5f911297c05dc6cb4af7Block Operator
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