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 5686732 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 28814308 epoch_slot_no: 129508 block_no: 5686555 slot_leader_id: 5024150 size: 6005 time: 2021-05-07 09:43:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e9cfd9d53d70fc28a7bcb99cb1e9b86a7513b254c84e32e8b5318920a16d4b4Block Operator
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