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 5686356 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 28806570 epoch_slot_no: 121770 block_no: 5686179 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 7078 time: 2021-05-07 07:34:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec6a977ed485cc8a005a10063dd86c4e8d2a43a202838fee98ada4c831f753d8Block Operator
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