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 5686357 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28806587 epoch_slot_no: 121787 block_no: 5686180 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 2201 time: 2021-05-07 07:34:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3a4fa271527df4cfc579fcf8549096cec8081c815b01ea09e159e0234ad1980Block Operator
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