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 5688035 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 28841329 epoch_slot_no: 156529 block_no: 5687858 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 9322 time: 2021-05-07 17:13:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x109a9f52bf97bece8efcd1fd07718aeab1d2925683c85a1e7d2b41a8f2783c2dBlock Operator
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