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 5688119 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 28843099 epoch_slot_no: 158299 block_no: 5687942 slot_leader_id: 5667735 size: 10709 time: 2021-05-07 17:43:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14b061dffe3f6e20cfe0e67eb6b171d13671439df5fee191442dfe6057d82f2eBlock Operator
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