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 5686037 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 28799634 epoch_slot_no: 114834 block_no: 5685860 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 19909 time: 2021-05-07 05:38:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d2d27d177bd3538e3e12d7c98e008bcc2d2d71308d7bacae370726303f60054Block Operator
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