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 5686949 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 28818959 epoch_slot_no: 134159 block_no: 5686772 slot_leader_id: 5094299 size: 20461 time: 2021-05-07 11:00:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10018b82e40b518d299230155fe4b898126531f821a948a63cbf18dbd7172d48Block Operator
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