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 5688197 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 28844125 epoch_slot_no: 159325 block_no: 5688020 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 12059 time: 2021-05-07 18:00:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71f84d4f1eff0e5f86c4379e971bd5f9618e53681bccb6d7e38a1493897d3b5aBlock Operator
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