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 5688254 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 28845199 epoch_slot_no: 160399 block_no: 5688077 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 5678 time: 2021-05-07 18:18:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa1e2bed616f483035295f77b0d7467bfb794ccce0241c87b0286f3b35cc2027Block Operator
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