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 5688193 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 28844084 epoch_slot_no: 159284 block_no: 5688016 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 6414 time: 2021-05-07 17:59:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3243298e9c43d1a98eee198c3eccc1b7d7da34c750d0625996da06cbecf4ffaBlock Operator
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