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 5686166 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 28802472 epoch_slot_no: 117672 block_no: 5685989 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 8307 time: 2021-05-07 06:26:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88fc2932dbc0a7669ef961a96ae93ec5ccade2538b0b6b8eec29366e23e79bc7Block Operator
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