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 5686448 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 28808529 epoch_slot_no: 123729 block_no: 5686271 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 6368 time: 2021-05-07 08:07:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce218da0469972f350c226655783c3f5bcbf61ae1b312351afd5b7519a968a8bBlock Operator
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