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 5685319 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 28786060 epoch_slot_no: 101260 block_no: 5685142 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 7134 time: 2021-05-07 01:52:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc286c636002a5a89258713b193b9f8077f6ded8a2c5ffccb640e814e0205fad9Block Operator
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