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 5686227 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 28803605 epoch_slot_no: 118805 block_no: 5686050 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 9392 time: 2021-05-07 06:44:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x867cfe0e192beed691f413e9d30af0e2268d2d735dfce5ee44b3ac85dce26016Block Operator
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