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 5688549 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 28851204 epoch_slot_no: 166404 block_no: 5688372 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 9482 time: 2021-05-07 19:58:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ca46093d25c9b4fef07bceb057480a3620750b278b5340d4aecfebd964a8c39Block Operator
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