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 5684144 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 28761603 epoch_slot_no: 76803 block_no: 5683967 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 6221 time: 2021-05-06 19:04:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7830172ceb33568760cd88afb1d27930bc75f48bf17834df8e8d165b9699f7dBlock Operator
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