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 5684831 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 28775349 epoch_slot_no: 90549 block_no: 5684654 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 42428 time: 2021-05-06 22:54:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x398086b9798d85ff8d0d8b7501bcc8eb27535ef5243c18052cf286bdf045d89aBlock Operator
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