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 5686681 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 28813214 epoch_slot_no: 128414 block_no: 5686504 slot_leader_id: 4759892 size: 8598 time: 2021-05-07 09:25:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x713fc9d8537e0ff8077bd69546c2f41e8466d4294f20da80230c1800c4f0ca4cBlock Operator
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