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 5684943 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28777665 epoch_slot_no: 92865 block_no: 5684766 slot_leader_id: 5386111 size: 3487 time: 2021-05-06 23:32:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x735fa119e65f6dfac58ae07ecba4db6471308db87adab031ab045cdd1f948189Block Operator
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