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 5686618 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 28811815 epoch_slot_no: 127015 block_no: 5686441 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 9769 time: 2021-05-07 09:01:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8b4a337ce2b917c38526ea11192d00a136de5198c6bd003eed984642aeacf8dBlock Operator
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