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 5686388 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 28807146 epoch_slot_no: 122346 block_no: 5686211 slot_leader_id: 5502154 size: 5818 time: 2021-05-07 07:43:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f084e3a43332dc8ba331250939e28720d370926dce66691eef9f77ab477974bBlock Operator
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