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 5683151 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 28741570 epoch_slot_no: 56770 block_no: 5682974 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 17876 time: 2021-05-06 13:31:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x802413f4decf6f8e297c5c700f5f478f3a7a05e70280ed9c9378a9f92d5cd439Block Operator
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