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 5686521 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 28809786 epoch_slot_no: 124986 block_no: 5686344 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 15099 time: 2021-05-07 08:27:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d23e18cfbb178ba21a7ccfbab3879136047adb0b12a6749b617032c3fba5111Block Operator
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