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 5688045 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 28841612 epoch_slot_no: 156812 block_no: 5687868 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 16886 time: 2021-05-07 17:18:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24cb8890ac31a6feb002057121b7c6fc36ba8268d8c3df5e9cbf32b0da36323fBlock Operator
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