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 5684407 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 28766471 epoch_slot_no: 81671 block_no: 5684230 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 5275 time: 2021-05-06 20:26:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3db47c4c51cbad997787760ce65f1d19d9196302311ce4daad081f3f1203bbbBlock Operator
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