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 5688179 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 28843922 epoch_slot_no: 159122 block_no: 5688002 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 9051 time: 2021-05-07 17:56:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea1b8c307b4060b5e92d9c9a943352004e88af3994af7868b55e122fa605096aBlock Operator
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