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 5684497 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 28768470 epoch_slot_no: 83670 block_no: 5684320 slot_leader_id: 5348963 size: 14774 time: 2021-05-06 20:59:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93f1005c605c0690178baeeaf1227fc6bb82198abccef90859bbecf772e1a47dBlock Operator
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