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 5684147 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 28761757 epoch_slot_no: 76957 block_no: 5683970 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 24811 time: 2021-05-06 19:07:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0412905ba849deab12589f977b0a40a0bedd8497110701759b0415de0806972cBlock Operator
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