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 5686529 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 28809981 epoch_slot_no: 125181 block_no: 5686352 slot_leader_id: 5609024 size: 3551 time: 2021-05-07 08:31:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5785ccb2ef982e4b3676ce8923091e1b11eb233a263d62f50835b751952c232aBlock Operator
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