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 5684846 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 28775738 epoch_slot_no: 90938 block_no: 5684669 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 9553 time: 2021-05-06 23:00:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6db9d9e30a1bd938419e189708598caf185ff7f68bc3ffa5c47322787eb67dcfBlock Operator
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