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 5686471 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28808773 epoch_slot_no: 123973 block_no: 5686294 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 11086 time: 2021-05-07 08:11:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d7667ee168665769ce13fa1492bb201ce9bcff4a9cee80dbace266bbd310d1aBlock Operator
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