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 5686187 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 28802897 epoch_slot_no: 118097 block_no: 5686010 slot_leader_id: 5049814 size: 7694 time: 2021-05-07 06:33:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f1f3662e12caf5cc19ce7b18cd4e433d3640e4a435fe7c515bbe8977815bda8Block Operator
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