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 5686405 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 28807631 epoch_slot_no: 122831 block_no: 5686228 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 16495 time: 2021-05-07 07:52:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22291700e4835c30eda06bd60253ccbdd4dd33d91a7613d5d1248083c3071868Block Operator
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