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 5688460 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 28849385 epoch_slot_no: 164585 block_no: 5688283 slot_leader_id: 5156956 size: 31015 time: 2021-05-07 19:27:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8591cc59cda4811a01418afbb2fb3a2f496cc7b941212b7876318197a6641e9dBlock Operator
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