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 5687529 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28831861 epoch_slot_no: 147061 block_no: 5687352 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 4766 time: 2021-05-07 14:35:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08faa8808a3a5ff2a27f050e8fd7f68bf3b113d14b276e3efbf21b73dda7284cBlock Operator
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