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 5688207 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28844339 epoch_slot_no: 159539 block_no: 5688030 slot_leader_id: 5325861 size: 3842 time: 2021-05-07 18:03:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63ebd763d8a018183aa2cca4aa37c50600133b8629d41ad497e244532f0c2018Block Operator
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