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 5685287 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 28785338 epoch_slot_no: 100538 block_no: 5685110 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 17466 time: 2021-05-07 01:40:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfe75a64cd5ef75e19960fc0b57dc0c239b07b5962dccacc96b091cee9ebd598Block Operator
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