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 5687156 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 28823361 epoch_slot_no: 138561 block_no: 5686979 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 18609 time: 2021-05-07 12:14:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x476f86c84531e245cdaf69d441ccc0d64db6332d71e5394ab9cbe822b05e22aeBlock Operator
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