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 5687216 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 28824871 epoch_slot_no: 140071 block_no: 5687039 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 3382 time: 2021-05-07 12:39:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40a9e096281a569b94f7eea4066db5df035442881be96b6b9e71af9400d50c5dBlock Operator
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