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 5683093 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28740330 epoch_slot_no: 55530 block_no: 5682916 slot_leader_id: 5683093 size: 1988 time: 2021-05-06 13:10:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5e72da3903dd8a1b71d74aa8a670747340992464aa60b2229a141a11f99c596Block Operator
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