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 5686435 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 28808244 epoch_slot_no: 123444 block_no: 5686258 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 10346 time: 2021-05-07 08:02:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x105bff3d843cc3fc21393d0673ca13acf75c5405ee86ee9c79928793b1766cf5Block Operator
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