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 5686973 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 28819407 epoch_slot_no: 134607 block_no: 5686796 slot_leader_id: 5514901 size: 4695 time: 2021-05-07 11:08:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3bb80d8dd9af3e83bddb074329dacfef5239c7447ff1ef30056f14b236dd7e0Block Operator
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