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 5688872 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28857640 epoch_slot_no: 172840 block_no: 5688695 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 3948 time: 2021-05-07 21:45:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14b4499ca3cfef2b0452e9b828dd32c49eb2b8eb9627d601c687bc408780556bBlock Operator
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