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 5687793 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 28836761 epoch_slot_no: 151961 block_no: 5687616 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 2232 time: 2021-05-07 15:57:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5992a1ca39293fc7046c6ec5c5a7be3b361963838c83f76ad689d6d49d13add0Block Operator
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