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 5685788 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 28794534 epoch_slot_no: 109734 block_no: 5685611 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 1213 time: 2021-05-07 04:13:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabbbc8249639238e6a742da77b530c17adcece8d0febf53d4ac69be86f9b698cBlock Operator
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