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 5685246 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 28784142 epoch_slot_no: 99342 block_no: 5685069 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 30073 time: 2021-05-07 01:20:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x734b9330fd80e5ab64d560ed52d2ae0dc7a1bf544c448bfc67513f39f5feb98aBlock Operator
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