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 5688785 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 28855767 epoch_slot_no: 170967 block_no: 5688608 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 7266 time: 2021-05-07 21:14:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45092d30caba16fcca087e81f9af3dc20b50a41250f7400f9706ab4f1fcf37ebBlock Operator
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