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 5686286 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 28804911 epoch_slot_no: 120111 block_no: 5686109 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 28197 time: 2021-05-07 07:06:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d710d419f9e68aad081b64075ede88bcc16c1bb8ed524deb5321fe2eb1b8742Block Operator
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