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 5685474 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28788784 epoch_slot_no: 103984 block_no: 5685297 slot_leader_id: 5449431 size: 2120 time: 2021-05-07 02:37:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13e04891fca41cb4d913ffd3a4168326f4f46abcd256f1a83953728dab29c34cBlock Operator
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