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 5688202 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 28844195 epoch_slot_no: 159395 block_no: 5688025 slot_leader_id: 5451981 size: 31151 time: 2021-05-07 18:01:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1d677152e08e74fa1f689acb3537f3c1d4f476ef5f91ab9546c5b2006b21da2Block Operator
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