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 5683832 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 28755701 epoch_slot_no: 70901 block_no: 5683655 slot_leader_id: 5575371 size: 16868 time: 2021-05-06 17:26:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d7438004e4d3411f41869eada76a78c3b6b1b6276d40e0efeb94d64c2c538f9Block Operator
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